Swahili
mitihani
mee-tee-HAH-nee
How to say it
Swahilimitihanimee-tee-HAH-neesoon
Englishtestssoon
Frenchexamenssoon
Meaning
Tests or examinations, especially in an educational or evaluative context.
Good to know
Plural of mtihani (m-/mi- class); everyday school and evaluation vocabulary.
Examples
- Wanafunzi wanafanya mitihani wiki hii.The students are taking tests this week.
- Je, mitihani hii ni migumu?Are these tests difficult?
- Mitihani hiyo haitatolewa tena mwaka huu.Those tests will not be given again this year.
- Walimu watasahihisha mitihani wikendi hii.The teachers will grade the tests this weekend.
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