marekebisho

How to say it

Meaning

Changes made to put something right or make it better, such as amendments to a law, corrections to a text or repairs to a building.

Good to know

The plural of rekebisho, but by far the usual form. Marekebisho ya katiba are constitutional amendments, and kufanya marekebisho is to make changes; the verb is kurekebisha.

Examples

• Bunge limepitisha marekebisho ya sheria ya ardhi.Parliament has passed amendments to the land law.
• Tumefanya marekebisho madogo kwenye ripoti.We have made small corrections to the report.
• Nyumba ile inahitaji marekebisho makubwa.That house needs major repairs.

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