mazingira

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Meaning

The natural world around us, or the surroundings and conditions in which people live and work.

Good to know

A plural form used as a mass noun (ma class): mazingira safi, a clean environment; utunzaji wa mazingira, care of the environment; katika mazingira haya, in these conditions.

Examples

• Tunapaswa kutunza mazingira yetu.We should take care of our environment.
• Watoto wanasoma katika mazingira magumu.The children study in hard conditions.
• Mazingira ya shule hii ni mazuri.The surroundings of this school are pleasant.

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