Swahili
nidhamu
ni-DHA-mu
How to say it
Swahilinidhamuni-DHA-musoon
Englishdisciplinesoon
Frenchdisciplinesoon
Meaning
orderly, disciplined conduct, especially as maintained through rules or self-control.
Good to know
'endesha nidhamu' means to maintain discipline; commonly used in schools and the military.
Examples
- Mwalimu alisisitiza nidhamu darasani.The teacher emphasized discipline in class.
- Askari huyo ana nidhamu kali.That soldier has strict discipline.
- Bila nidhamu, timu haiwezi kufanya vizuri.Without discipline, a team cannot perform well.
- Wanafunzi walioadhibiwa walikosa nidhamu.The students who were punished lacked discipline.
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