mwamko
MWAH-mkoh
How to say it
SwahilimwamkoMWAH-mkoh
Englishawakening, awareness, enthusiasm
Frenchéveil, prise de conscience, enthousiasme
Meaning
A new or growing awareness and eagerness among people about something, such as education, health or rights.
Good to know
M/mi noun, plural miamko. Kuwa na mwamko wa, to be keen on or aware of; mwamko mdogo, low interest. Kipindi cha Mwamko is the Renaissance.
Examples
- Kuna mwamko mkubwa wa elimu kwa wasichana sasa.There is now a great awakening about education for girls.
- Mwamko wa wananchi kulipa kodi umeongezeka.Citizens’ willingness to pay taxes has grown.
- Mwamko mdogo wa kupima afya ni tatizo.Low awareness about health checks is a problem.
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