takwa

How to say it

Meaning

Something that must be done or provided because a law, a rule or a person asks for it.

Good to know

Ji/ma class noun: plural matakwa, which also means wishes or demands (matakwa ya wananchi, the wishes of the people). Takwa la kisheria is a legal requirement.

Examples

• Kujiandikisha kupiga kura ni takwa la kisheria.Registering to vote is a legal requirement.
• Chama kilitimiza takwa hilo kabla ya uchaguzi.The party met that requirement before the election.
• Serikali inapaswa kusikiliza matakwa ya wananchi.The government should listen to the wishes of the people.