uteuzi

How to say it

Meaning

The act of choosing someone for a post or a team, such as a minister named by the President or players picked for a national side.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kuteua, to appoint. Kutengua uteuzi is to revoke an appointment and mteule the person appointed.

Examples

• Rais ametangaza uteuzi wa mawaziri wapya.The President has announced the appointment of new ministers.
• Uteuzi wake ulipokelewa kwa furaha.His appointment was received with joy.
• Kocha amefanya uteuzi wa kikosi cha taifa.The coach has made the selection of the national squad.