muhuri
moo-HOO-ree
How to say it
Swahilimuhurimoo-HOO-reesoon
Englishseal, stamp (official)soon
Frenchsceau, tampon, cachetsoon
Meaning
An official stamp or seal pressed on a document to show that it is genuine or approved, and the tool used to make the mark.
Good to know
M/mi class noun, plural mihuri. Kugonga muhuri or kupiga muhuri is to stamp, and figuratively to approve. The spelling mhuri points here.
Examples
- Karani aligonga muhuri kwenye barua yangu.The clerk stamped my letter.
- Cheti hiki hakina muhuri wa shule.This certificate does not have the school's stamp.
- Bunge limepiga muhuri bajeti mpya.Parliament has approved the new budget.
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