makala
mah-KAH-lah
How to say it
Swahilimakalamah-KAH-lah
Englisharticle, feature (in the media)
Frencharticle (de presse)
Meaning
A piece of writing on a topic in a newspaper, a magazine or a journal, or a feature program on radio or television.
Good to know
A ma- noun that is the same in singular and plural; the press says both makala haya and makala hii. Mwandishi wa makala is the author of the article.
Examples
- Nimesoma makala yako kuhusu elimu.I have read your article about education.
- Gazeti la leo lina makala nzuri kuhusu kilimo.Today's paper has a good article about farming.
- Anaandika makala kwa jarida la wanawake.She writes articles for a women’s magazine.
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