mwaliko
mwah-LEE-koh
How to say it
Swahilimwalikomwah-LEE-koh
Englishinvitation
Frenchinvitation
Meaning
A request, spoken or written, asking someone to come to an event such as a wedding, a meeting or a ceremony.
Good to know
M class noun, plural mialiko, from kualika, to invite. Kadi ya mwaliko is an invitation card; kwa mwaliko wa means at the invitation of.
Examples
- Tumepokea mwaliko wa harusi ya binamu yetu.We have received an invitation to our cousin's wedding.
- Alikwenda Ikulu kwa mwaliko wa Rais.He went to State House at the President's invitation.
- Mialiko yote ya sherehe imeshatumwa.All the invitations for the party have been sent.
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