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tamko

TAH-mkoh

How to say it

SwahilitamkoTAH-mkoh
Englishstatement, declaration, pronouncement
Frenchdéclaration, communiqué

Meaning

A formal public statement in which a person, a government or an organization makes its position or a decision known.

Good to know

Ji/ma class noun: plural matamko. Kutoa tamko is to issue a statement; it comes from kutamka, to pronounce.

Examples

  • Wizara ya Afya imetoa tamko kuhusu ugonjwa huo.The Ministry of Health has issued a statement about the disease.
  • Tamko la rais lilipokelewa kwa furaha na wananchi.The president's declaration was received with joy by the people.
  • Viongozi wa dini walisoma tamko la pamoja.Religious leaders read out a joint statement.

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