Swahili
mielezo
mee-eh-LEH-zoh
How to say it
Swahilimielezomee-eh-LEH-zohsoon
Englishguides, indexessoon
Frenchguides, indexsoon
Meaning
Guides or indexes of a book; programs; also, explanations or directions.
Good to know
plural of mwelezo (m-/mw- class); narrower than the common word maelezo (general explanations/information).
Examples
- Vitabu vipya vina mielezo mwanzoni.The new books have indexes at the beginning.
- Je, mielezo hii inasaidia wasomaji?Do these indexes help readers?
- Mielezo ile haikuwa wazi kwa wanafunzi.Those guides were not clear to the students.
- Mhariri ataongeza mielezo mipya kwenye toleo lijalo.The editor will add new guides to the next edition.
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