notisi

How to say it

Meaning

A formal written message that tells someone of a decision or a step to come, such as leaving a job or appealing a case.

Good to know

Plural stays notisi (n class). Kutoa notisi is to give notice; notisi ya kukata rufaa is a notice of appeal. Common in courts and offices; taarifa is the everyday word.

Examples

• Mwenye nyumba alitupa notisi ya mwezi mmoja kuhama.The landlord gave us one month’s notice to move out.
• Mfanyakazi aliwasilisha notisi ya kuacha kazi.The worker handed in his notice of resignation.
• Wakili aliwasilisha notisi mahakamani jana.The lawyer filed a notice in court yesterday.