utatuzi
oo-tah-TOO-zee
How to say it
Swahiliutatuzioo-tah-TOO-zee
Meaning
The act of finding an answer to a problem or ending a dispute, as in conflict resolution or solving people's complaints.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kutatua, to solve. Common as utatuzi wa migogoro, conflict resolution, and utatuzi wa changamoto, solving challenges.
Examples
- Wazee wana nafasi kubwa katika utatuzi wa migogoro.The elders play a big role in resolving disputes.
- Tunasubiri utatuzi wa tatizo la maji kijijini.We are waiting for the water problem in the village to be solved.
- Kamati hiyo inashughulikia utatuzi wa malalamiko ya wafanyakazi.That committee deals with resolving workers' complaints.
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