uzinduzi
oo-zee-NDOO-zee
How to say it
Swahiliuzinduzioo-zee-NDOO-zee
Englishlaunch, inauguration, opening
Frenchlancement, inauguration
Meaning
The official start of something new, such as a project, a building, a book or a music album, usually at a ceremony.
Good to know
A noun of the u class with no plural. Hafla ya uzinduzi is a launch ceremony; the verb is kuzindua, to launch or open officially.
Examples
- Rais alihudhuria uzinduzi wa hospitali mpya.The president attended the opening of the new hospital.
- Uzinduzi wa albamu yake utafanyika Ijumaa.The launch of her album will take place on Friday.
- Wageni wengi walialikwa kwenye hafla ya uzinduzi.Many guests were invited to the launch ceremony.
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