msisitizo
msee-see-TEE-zoh
How to say it
Swahilimsisitizomsee-see-TEE-zoh
Englishemphasis, stress
Frenchinsistance, accent
Meaning
Special importance given to one point or idea so that people notice and remember it.
Good to know
M/mi noun, plural misisitizo. Kuweka msisitizo kwenye, to put emphasis on; kwa msisitizo, with emphasis. The verb is kusisitiza, to stress.
Examples
- Mwalimu aliweka msisitizo kwenye usafi wa darasa.The teacher put emphasis on the cleanliness of the classroom.
- Alirudia swali hilo kwa msisitizo.He repeated that question with emphasis.
- Sera mpya inatoa msisitizo kwa elimu ya ufundi.The new policy gives emphasis to technical education.
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