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shauri

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A consultation, usually between a bwana and a local African.
  2. One's problem; concern.

Examples

“Strangers were few before they saw⟳ us, and we had shauri after shauri with them.”
“The poor guide⟳ had been sitting through the shauri open-eyed and open-mouthed, intensely puzzled by the whole performance.”
“Although we have⟳ a lot of variety through the local folks, who constantly refresh⟳ us with new shauris, they would likely not interest⟳ you.”
“Whether these people will be taken on or not is not my shauri.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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