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uamuzi

oo-ah-MOO-zee

How to say it

Swahiliuamuzioo-ah-MOO-zeesoon
Englishdecision
Frenchdécision

Meaning

A choice or judgment someone makes after thinking, or a ruling given by a court or an authority.

Good to know

Plural maamuzi. Kufanya uamuzi or kuchukua uamuzi means to make a decision; the verb is kuamua, to decide.

Examples

  • Nimefanya uamuzi wa kurudi shuleni.I have made the decision to go back to school.
  • Mahakama itatoa uamuzi wiki ijayo.The court will give its ruling next week.
  • Wazazi wake waliheshimu uamuzi wake.Her parents respected her decision.

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Forms

maamuzi (plural of uamuzi, decisions)

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