utumiaji

How to say it

Meaning

The act or way of using something, such as a language, a technology or money; with drugs or alcohol it means their consumption.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural; from kutumia, to use. It is followed by wa: utumiaji wa simu, utumiaji wa dawa za kulevya. Matumizi is the more everyday word for use or spending.

Examples

• Utumiaji wa simu darasani hauruhusiwi.The use of phones in class is not allowed.
• Kampeni hii inalenga kupunguza utumiaji wa pombe.This campaign aims to reduce alcohol consumption.
• Walimu walijadili utumiaji sahihi wa Kiswahili.The teachers discussed the correct use of Swahili.