maelekezo
mah-eh-leh-KEH-zoh
How to say it
Swahilimaelekezomah-eh-leh-KEH-zohsoon
Englishinstructions, directions, guidancesoon
Frenchinstructions, consignes, directivessoon
Meaning
Words that tell someone how to do something or which way to go, including official orders on how a task must be carried out.
Good to know
Used in the plural; the verb is kuelekeza, to direct or show. Kutoa maelekezo is to give instructions, and kufuata maelekezo is to follow them.
Examples
- Soma maelekezo kabla ya kutumia dawa hii.Read the instructions before using this medicine.
- Waziri ametoa maelekezo kwa wakuu wa mikoa.The minister has given instructions to the regional commissioners.
- Tulifuata maelekezo yake tukafika salama.We followed his directions and arrived safely.
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