waziwazi
wah-zee-WAH-zee
How to say it
Swahiliwaziwaziwah-zee-WAH-zeesoon
Englishopenly, clearly, publiclysoon
Frenchouvertement, clairement, publiquementsoon
Meaning
In a way that everyone can see or understand, without hiding anything or speaking in hints.
Good to know
An adverb made by doubling wazi, open. It follows the verb: kusema waziwazi, to say openly; kuonekana waziwazi, to be clearly seen.
Examples
- Waziri alikiri waziwazi kwamba mradi umechelewa.The minister openly admitted that the project is late.
- Alama za barabarani zinaonekana waziwazi usiku.The road signs can be seen clearly at night.
- Hapendi kuzungumza waziwazi kuhusu maisha yake.He does not like to talk openly about his life.
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