wazi
WAH-zee
How to say it
SwahiliwaziWAH-zee
Englishopen; clear, plain
Frenchouvert; clair, évident
Meaning
Describes something not closed or covered, or something easy to see or understand.
Good to know
It does not change with the noun: mlango wazi, an open door; jambo wazi, a clear matter. Kuweka wazi is to make clear, and hewa wazi is the open air.
Examples
- Usiache dirisha wazi usiku.Do not leave the window open at night.
- Ni wazi kwamba alikuwa amechoka.It is clear that he was tired.
- Mwalimu aliweka wazi sheria za darasa.The teacher made the class rules clear.
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