waraka

How to say it

Meaning

A formal written message or document, such as a letter from church leaders, an official circular to staff, or one of the letters of the New Testament.

Good to know

U class noun with the plural nyaraka, which also means documents in general. Waraka wa Paulo kwa Waefeso is Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians; barua is the everyday word for a letter.

Examples

• Maaskofu walitoa waraka kuhusu amani ya taifa.The bishops issued a pastoral letter on national peace.
• Wizara ilituma waraka kwa shule zote.The ministry sent a circular to all schools.
• Tulisoma Waraka wa Paulo kwa Warumi kanisani.We read Paul’s Letter to the Romans in church.

Forms

nyaraka (plural of waraka, document or circular)