matarajio
mah-tah-rah-JEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilimatarajiomah-tah-rah-JEE-oh
Englishexpectations, hopes; prospects
Frenchattentes, espoirs; perspectives
Meaning
What people expect or hope will happen in the future, such as the results of a plan, a match or a person's work.
Good to know
Ma class noun used in the plural; the singular tarajio is rare. Kinyume na matarajio means against expectations; kuwa na matarajio makubwa is to have high hopes.
Examples
- Timu yetu ilishinda kinyume na matarajio ya wengi.Our team won against many people's expectations.
- Wazazi wana matarajio makubwa kwa watoto wao.Parents have high hopes for their children.
- Matokeo ya mwaka huu yametimiza matarajio yetu.This year's results have met our expectations.
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