usambazaji
oo-sah-mbah-ZAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliusambazajioo-sah-mbah-ZAH-jeesoon
Englishdistribution, supply; spreadingsoon
Meaning
The sending out of goods, water, power or information to many places or people.
Good to know
A noun of the u class with no plural, from kusambaza, to distribute. Usambazaji wa maji is water supply, and usambazaji wa habari za uongo is the spreading of false news.
Examples
- Kampuni inashughulika na usambazaji wa vinywaji.The company deals in the distribution of drinks.
- Usambazaji wa umeme vijijini umeongezeka.Electricity supply in the villages has increased.
- Usambazaji wa habari za uongo ni kosa.Spreading false news is an offense.
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