matini

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Meaning

A written passage or document considered as words to be read, studied, translated or analyzed. It is a formal, academic word used in literature, language study and translation.

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A noun that does not change in the plural: matini za kale, ancient texts; some writers use ma agreement, matini haya. In everyday speech maandishi is more usual.

Examples

• Wanafunzi walisoma matini fupi kisha wakajibu maswali.The students read a short text and then answered questions.
• Kazi yake ni kutafsiri matini za kisheria.Her job is translating legal texts.
• Mwalimu alichagua matini kutoka katika riwaya maarufu.The teacher chose a text from a famous novel.

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