rekebisho
reh-keh-BEE-shoh
How to say it
Swahilirekebishoreh-keh-BEE-shoh
Frenchcorrection, amendement ; réparation
Meaning
A change made to put something right or to improve it, such as a correction to a text, an amendment to a law or a repair to a machine.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun, used mostly in the plural marekebisho: marekebisho ya katiba, constitutional amendments. From kurekebisha, to repair or adjust.
Examples
- Mhariri alifanya rekebisho dogo katika makala.The editor made a small correction to the article.
- Bunge limepitisha marekebisho ya sheria ya ardhi.Parliament has passed amendments to the land law.
- Gari lilihitaji rekebisho moja tu.The car needed only one repair.
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