mhadhara
mhah-DHAH-rah
How to say it
Swahilimhadharamhah-DHAH-rahsoon
Englishlecture, public talksoon
Frenchconférence, exposé publicsoon
Meaning
A formal talk given to an audience, as at a university or a public meeting, especially to teach or explain a subject.
Good to know
M/mi noun, plural mihadhara: ukumbi wa mihadhara, lecture hall. Kutoa mhadhara, to give a lecture. A lecturer is mhadhiri.
Examples
- Profesa alitoa mhadhara kuhusu historia ya Afrika.The professor gave a lecture on the history of Africa.
- Wanafunzi walijaa ukumbi wa mihadhara.Students filled the lecture hall.
- Mhadhara wa leo utaanza saa nne.Today’s lecture will start at ten o’clock.
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