lafsiri

How to say it

Meaning

to explain, interpret, or translate something, especially a text.

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explain, interpret, comment on; translate, interpret; (ma-) explanation, tadhibiri, tadubiri; put in order, mend, repair, interpretation, commentary; translation

Examples

• Mwalimu alilafsiri aya hiyo kwa ufasaha.The teacher explained that verse eloquently.
• Je, unaweza kulafsiri barua hii kwa Kiingereza?Can you translate this letter into English?
• Hawakulafsiri mkataba vizuri.They did not interpret the contract well.

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