shauri
shah-OO-ree
How to say it
Swahilishaurishah-OO-reesoon
Englishadvice; plan; matter, case (in court)soon
Frenchconseil; projet; affaire (en justice)soon
Meaning
Advice or a plan agreed on, and also a matter to be settled, especially a case brought before a court.
Good to know
Ji/ma class noun: plural mashauri. Kutoa shauri is to give advice and shauri la mahakama a court case; shauri yako means that is your business, up to you.
Examples
- Nilienda kwa babu kuomba shauri kuhusu ndoa yangu.I went to grandfather to ask advice about my marriage.
- Mahakama itasikiliza shauri hilo mwezi ujao.The court will hear that case next month.
- Ukikataa kusoma, shauri yako.If you refuse to study, that is your business.
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