zoezi

How to say it

Meaning

A physical activity or practice done to train the body or a skill; also an organized public activity, such as a registration or a census.

Good to know

Plural mazoezi, the everyday word for training (kufanya mazoezi, to train, to exercise). The singular is used for an organized drive: zoezi la kuandikisha wapiga kura, the voter registration exercise.

Examples

• Zoezi la kuandikisha wapiga kura litaanza Jumatatu.The voter registration exercise will start on Monday.
• Mwalimu alitupa zoezi la hesabu darasani.The teacher gave us a math exercise in class.
• Wachezaji wanafanya mazoezi kila asubuhi.The players train every morning.

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