madaraka
mah-dah-RAH-kah
How to say it
Swahilimadarakamah-dah-RAH-kahsoon
Englishpower, authority; officesoon
Frenchpouvoir, autorité ; fonctionssoon
Meaning
The right and power to make decisions and give orders, above all in government; also a post of responsibility.
Good to know
Used in the plural. Madarakani means in power or in office: kuingia madarakani, to come to power. Matumizi mabaya ya madaraka is abuse of power.
Examples
- Rais mpya aliingia madarakani mwaka jana.The new president came to power last year.
- Viongozi wasitumie vibaya madaraka yao.Leaders should not abuse their power.
- Alikabidhiwa madaraka ya kuongoza wizara.He was given authority to run the ministry.
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