Swahili
shahara
sha-HA-ra
How to say it
Swahilishaharasha-HA-rasoon
Englishpetition, requestsoon
Frenchrequête, pétitionsoon
Meaning
a rare or archaic word for a formal request, petition, or memorandum.
Good to know
An archaic, literary term rarely used in modern speech; more common today are ombi (request) or malalamiko (petition).
Examples
- Alituma shahara kwa mfalme.He sent a petition to the king.
- Je, shahara yake ilikubaliwa?Was his petition accepted?
- Hawakupokea shahara yoyote.They did not receive any petition.
- Watawasilisha shahara wiki ijayo.They will submit a petition next week.
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