ulazima

How to say it

Meaning

The fact of something being necessary or required.

Good to know

U class noun without a plural, from lazima, must. Common in kuna ulazima wa, there is a need to, and hakuna ulazima, there is no need.

Examples

• Hakuna ulazima wa kwenda hospitalini leo.There is no need to go to the hospital today.
• Wazee waliona ulazima wa kujenga shule mpya.The elders saw the need to build a new school.
• Ulazima wa kuvaa kofia ngumu umesisitizwa kwa madereva.The need to wear a helmet has been stressed to riders.