Swahili
mkazo
MKA-zo
How to say it
SwahilimkazoMKA-zosoon
Englishpressure, firmnesssoon
Frenchpression, fermetésoon
Meaning
pressure, emphasis, or stress placed on something; also steadfastness or firmness.
Good to know
mkazo wa sauti means 'stress accent' on a syllable; weka mkazo means 'to place emphasis'.
Examples
- Mwalimu aliweka mkazo kwenye somo la hisabati.The teacher placed emphasis on the math lesson.
- Je, neno hili lina mkazo kwenye silabi gani?Which syllable does this word's stress fall on?
- Alizungumza kwa mkazo mkubwa.He spoke with great emphasis.
- Licha ya changamoto, alionesha mkazo wa moyo.Despite the challenges, he showed steadfastness of heart.
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