usiri
oo-SEE-ree
How to say it
Swahiliusirioo-SEE-reesoon
Englishsecrecy, confidentialitysoon
Frenchsecret, confidentialitésoon
Meaning
The keeping of information hidden from others, or the duty to keep it private.
Good to know
U class noun without a plural, from siri, secret. Kwa usiri means secretly; usiri wa mgonjwa is patient confidentiality.
Examples
- Mazungumzo hayo yalifanyika kwa usiri mkubwa.Those talks were held in great secrecy.
- Madaktari wanapaswa kulinda usiri wa wagonjwa.Doctors must protect patient confidentiality.
- Wananchi walilalamikia usiri kuhusu gharama za mradi.Residents complained about the secrecy over the cost of the project.
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