uchapishaji
oo-chah-pee-SHAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliuchapishajioo-chah-pee-SHAH-jee
Englishpublishing; printing
Frenchédition, publication; impression
Meaning
The work of producing and issuing books, newspapers and documents, or of printing them on a machine; also posting material online.
Good to know
U class noun from kuchapisha, to print or publish. Kampuni ya uchapishaji is a publishing company and mashine ya uchapishaji a printer.
Examples
- Kampuni ya uchapishaji imetoa kitabu kipya cha hadithi.The publishing company has brought out a new storybook.
- Uchapishaji wa karatasi za kura utaanza wiki ijayo.The printing of the ballot papers will start next week.
- Gharama za uchapishaji zimepanda sana.Printing costs have gone up a lot.
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