maandalizi

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Meaning

The work done in advance to get ready for an event, a match, a journey or a task.

Good to know

A noun of the ma- class used in the plural; maandalizi ya is preparations for. The verb is kuandaa, to prepare, and maandao is an older word with the same meaning.

Examples

• Maandalizi ya harusi yamekamilika.The wedding preparations are complete.
• Wanafunzi wanaendelea na maandalizi ya mtihani wa taifa.The students are carrying on with their preparations for the national exam.
• Kocha amesema maandalizi ya timu yanaendelea vizuri.The coach said the team's preparations are going well.

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