Swahili
teto
TE-to
How to say it
SwahilitetoTE-tosoon
Englishargument, protestsoon
Frenchargument, objectionsoon
Meaning
an argument, protest, or excuse offered in objection.
Good to know
{often mateto); argument, plea; objection, protest; excuse, evasion
Examples
- Hakuwa na teto lolote la kutoa.He had no argument to offer.
- Teto lake halikukubalika mahakamani.His objection was not accepted in court.
- Usinipe teto, nifanyie kazi.Don't give me excuses, do the work for me.
- Je, una teto gani dhidi ya uamuzi huu?What objection do you have to this decision?
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