marufuku

How to say it

Meaning

An official order that something must not be done, sold or published; said of an act, it means the act is forbidden.

Good to know

Kupiga marufuku is to ban (walipiga marufuku mifuko ya plastiki), and kupigwa marufuku is to be banned. Ni marufuku followed by an infinitive means it is forbidden to.

Examples

• Ni marufuku kuvuta sigara ndani ya basi.Smoking inside the bus is forbidden.
• Serikali imepiga marufuku mifuko ya plastiki.The government has banned plastic bags.
• Marufuku hiyo itaanza kutumika mwezi ujao.The ban will come into force next month.