ziara

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Meaning

A trip to see a place or people, especially an official or planned one by a leader or a group.

Good to know

Plural also ziara. Kufanya ziara means to make a visit or a tour, and ziara ya kikazi is a working visit. For a private visit to friends the verb kutembelea is used.

Examples

• Rais yuko katika ziara ya siku tatu mkoani Mbeya.The president is on a three-day tour of Mbeya region.
• Wanafunzi walifanya ziara ya kimasomo Zanzibar.The students made a study trip to Zanzibar.
• Ziara ya waziri iliahirishwa kwa sababu ya mvua.The minister's visit was postponed because of rain.

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