serikali
seh-ree-KAH-lee
How to say it
Swahiliserikaliseh-ree-KAH-lee
Englishgovernment
Frenchgouvernement
Meaning
The body of people and offices that runs a country, a region or a district.
Good to know
Same form in the plural (n class): serikali ya Tanzania, serikali za mitaa, local governments. Serikali kuu is the central government.
Examples
- Serikali imejenga shule mpya kijijini.The government has built a new school in the village.
- Wafanyakazi wa serikali watalipwa kesho.Government workers will be paid tomorrow.
- Serikali za mitaa zinasimamia masoko.Local governments manage the markets.
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