rukhsa

How to say it

Meaning

official permission or authorization to do something.

Good to know

an older, more formal word than the everyday ruhusa; you still hear it from elders and in religious speech.

Examples

• Nilipata rukhsa ya kuondoka mapema.I was given permission to leave early.
• Hakuna rukhsa ya kuingia bila kadi.There is no authorization to enter without a card.
• Je, umepewa rukhsa na wazazi wako?Have you been given permission by your parents?
• Hawakumpa rukhsa ya kusafiri peke yake.They did not give him permission to travel alone.

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