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Meaning of zamu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈzɑ.mu

Definitions

  1. turn (one's chance to use or do something, as in a game)
    class-ix
  2. duty, responsibility
    class-ix

Equivalents

English duty turn

Examples

“Ikifika zamu yangu, Nyerere anipokee”

When my turn comes, may Nyerere receive me

“Tena Mwenyekiti alimgeukia Salama na kumwambia: "Sasa ni zamu yako. Utaweza kutuelezea mashtaka yako?"”

Again the Chairman turned to Salama and said to him: "Now it is your turn. Will you be able to tell us your accusation?"

CEFR level

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