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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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