Swahili
sabiki
sa-BI-ki
How to say it
Swahilisabikisa-BI-kisoon
Englishcause, reasonsoon
Frenchcause, raisonsoon
Meaning
a cause, reason, or supposition; as a verb, to go before or lead the way.
Good to know
cause, reason, supposition; v. go before, lead
Examples
- Aliuliza sabiki wa mgomo huo.He asked about the cause of the strike.
- Kiongozi alisabiki msafara mzima.The leader led the whole convoy.
- Je, kuna sabiki nyingine ya tukio hili?Is there another supposed cause for this event?
- Hakuna aliyethibitisha sabiki ya ugomvi wao.No one confirmed the reason for their quarrel.
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