mada
MAH-dah
How to say it
SwahilimadaMAH-dah
Englishtopic, subject
Frenchsujet, thème
Meaning
The subject that a talk, a discussion, a lesson or a piece of writing is about.
Good to know
The plural is the same word (mada hizi). Kutoa mada is to give a talk or presentation at a meeting, and kubadilisha mada is to change the subject.
Examples
- Mada ya mkutano wa leo ni afya ya akili.The topic of today's meeting is mental health.
- Mwalimu alitupa mada tatu za kuandikia insha.The teacher gave us three topics for an essay.
- Tafadhali tusibadilishe mada kwa sasa.Please let's not change the subject for now.
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