Swahili
mkatizo
mka-TI-zo
How to say it
Swahilimkatizomka-TI-zosoon
Englishinterruptionsoon
Frenchinterruption, pausesoon
Meaning
an interruption, pause, or break in something ongoing.
Good to know
from -katiza, 'to interrupt'.
Examples
- Kulikuwa na mkatizo wa umeme wakati wa mkutano.There was a power interruption during the meeting.
- Je, mkatizo huu utachukua muda gani?How long will this break take?
- Baada ya mkatizo mfupi, mazungumzo yaliendelea.After a short pause, the conversation continued.
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