sintofahamu
see-ntoh-fah-HAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilisintofahamusee-ntoh-fah-HAH-moo
Englishconfusion, uncertainty, misunderstanding
Frenchconfusion, incertitude, malentendu
Meaning
A situation in which people do not understand what is happening or what will happen, often because information is missing or unclear.
Good to know
N class noun, no plural. Hali ya sintofahamu, a state of confusion; kuzua sintofahamu, to cause confusion. Common in Tanzanian news and official statements.
Examples
- Kuchelewa kwa matokeo kulizua sintofahamu kwa wapiga kura.The delay of the results caused confusion among voters.
- Kuna sintofahamu kuhusu ratiba mpya ya mabasi.There is uncertainty about the new bus timetable.
- Taarifa rasmi imeondoa sintofahamu iliyokuwepo.The official statement has cleared up the confusion there was.
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