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Meaning of lazima | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈlɑ.zi.mɑ

Definitions

necessity, must, obligation

class-ix

Equivalents

English must

Examples

“Lazima ufanye kazi.”

You must work.

“Kwa hivyo, ni lazima mimi nione uchungu kuona mali yangu yanachezewa tu,[…]”

As such, I can't but feel pained to see my money used for playing, […]

CEFR level

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