Swahili
majawabu
mah-jah-WAH-boo
How to say it
Swahilimajawabumah-jah-WAH-boosoon
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Meaning
Answers, especially in a mathematical context, or the results of a calculation.
Good to know
plural of jawabu (li-/ma- class, Arabic loan); common in school and exam contexts.
Examples
- Majawabu ya mtihani yalitangazwa leo.The exam results were announced today.
- Je, majawabu yako ni sahihi?Are your answers correct?
- Majawabu hayakuwa sawa na yale ya mwalimu.The answers did not match the teacher's.
- Wanafunzi walilinganisha majawabu yao baada ya mtihani.Students compared their answers after the exam.
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