utungaji
oo-too-NGAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliutungajioo-too-NGAH-jeesoon
Englishcomposition, composing; making (of laws)soon
Frenchcomposition; élaboration (des lois)soon
Meaning
The act or art of composing songs, poems or books, and of drawing up laws and policies.
Good to know
No plural. From kutunga, to compose. Common pairings: utungaji wa nyimbo, songwriting; utungaji wa sheria, lawmaking.
Examples
- Msanii huyo anajulikana kwa utungaji wa nyimbo za injili.That artist is known for composing gospel songs.
- Bunge ndilo lenye jukumu la utungaji wa sheria.Parliament is the body responsible for making laws.
- Mwalimu anafundisha utungaji wa mashairi.The teacher teaches the writing of poems.
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