nyeti
NYEH-tee
How to say it
SwahilinyetiNYEH-teesoon
Englishsensitive, delicatesoon
Frenchsensible, délicatsoon
Meaning
Describes a matter, job or place that needs great care because mistakes or openness could cause harm or offense.
Good to know
Does not change for class: suala nyeti, a sensitive issue; wizara nyeti, a sensitive ministry. Sehemu nyeti means the private parts of the body.
Examples
- Hili ni suala nyeti linalohitaji busara.This is a sensitive matter that needs wisdom.
- Anafanya kazi nyeti katika jeshi.He does sensitive work in the army.
- Taarifa nyeti hazipaswi kuwekwa mtandaoni.Sensitive information should not be put online.
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