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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.

Forms

rekabisho

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