illiteracy

[US]/ɪ'lɪt(ə)rəsɪ/
[UK]/ɪ'lɪtərəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. utangulizi wa kusoma au kusoma; uchumi wa maelezo au maelezo.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

eliminate illiteracy

kuondoa ujinga

Example Sentences

It is encouraging to read that illiteracy is declining.

Ni rahisi moyo kusoma kwamba ujuzi unashushwa.

illiteracy echoed through the whole fabric of society.

Ukamahesho ulimba kwa mchezo mkuu wa jamii.

illiteracy, a serious handicap in life. advantage

hukumiliki, mshindi mwingi katika maisha. faya

carry on war against the unholy trinity of poverty, illiteracy, and disease

Tuzingatia jangwani kati ya mizigo ya mizigo ya mafupi, ukamahesho, na mabawa.

Illiteracy has been wiped out in our village.

Ukamahesho umekuwa na mchezo kwa mji wetu.

Illiteracy is a major issue in many developing countries.

Ukamahesho ni mswa mkuu katika nchi mengi ya kujenga.

The government is implementing programs to combat illiteracy.

Hukundi hujishughuli kwa michezo ya kusaidia kwa ukamahesho.

Illiteracy rates have decreased over the years due to education initiatives.

Mipangilio ya ukamahesho yamepungua kwa miji ya miji kwa sababu ya michezo ya elimu.

Adult illiteracy can be a barrier to economic development.

Ukamahesho wa wazee inaweza kuwa mizigo kwa ujuzi wa uchumi.

Illiteracy can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication.

Ukamahesho inaweza kusababisha mifano na michezo ya mizigo.

Illiteracy hinders access to information and opportunities.

Ukamahesho hujitambua kwa uwekaji wa maelezo na mafupi.

Illiteracy is a challenge that needs to be addressed through education and awareness.

Ukamahesho ni mswa ambayo inahitaji kusaidia kwa elimu na uamizaji.

Efforts are being made to eradicate illiteracy globally.

Michezo yamegawanywa kwa kusaidia kwa ukamahesho kwa mabaya.

Illiteracy can perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality.

Ukamahesho inaweza kusababisha mizigo ya mafupi na mazigo.

Basic literacy skills are essential to combat illiteracy.

Mipangilio ya elimu ya mabasha ni muhimu kwa kusaidia kwa ukamahesho.

Real-world Examples

The illiteracy rate in China among this generation is under one percent.

Tasa ya mafupi kwenye China kati ya kipindi hiki ni chini ya moja kiperecenti.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

UNICEF has found that illiteracy is a bigger problem among girls and young women.

UNICEF amepita kwamba mafupi ni maswala mamilioni kati ya vijana na mwanamke mpya.

Source: VOA Special February 2018 Collection

It is caused by financial illiteracy and not understanding the difference between an asset and a liability.

Hujumuwa na mafupi ya mali na si kujifunza farakasi kati ya mali na mshirika wa mafupi.

Source: Rich Dad Poor Dad

Officials say illiteracy, poverty, and local traditions are the major factors driving child marriage in the country.

Wafuata wamewa kwamba mafupi, ukame na mazoezi ya miji ni matokeo mamilioni ya kusababisha ujumbe wa mwanamke kwenye nchi.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

She went to the White House to discuss youth projects, and set up a foundation to fight illiteracy.

Alikuwa na White House kusimamia mizigo ya mwanamke na kushirikisha mtiririko kusababisha mafupi.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

This year's report warned that poor quality education is leaving a legacy of illiteracy more widespread than previously believed.

Ripoti ya mwaka huu amewa kwamba elimu ya kipimo cha mafupi ina upanga wa mafupi ambao ni mamilioni kuliko iliyowekwa mbele.

Source: 800 Questions for Intensive Listening Training for College English Test Band 4

I encountered a lot of illiteracy among the rural people I met.

Niliwasiliana na mafupi mamilioni kati ya watu wa miji waliyotembea.

Source: "Christian Science Monitor" podcast series

Illiteracy rates are still thought to stand above 50 percent.

Tasawali ya mafupi hukaribua kushangaza zaidi ya 50 kiperecenti.

Source: Langman OCLM-01 words

Well we all know, data literacy and illiteracy is greater among women.

Takiona, kujifunza data na mafupi ni mamilioni kati ya mwanamke.

Source: Selected TED Talks (Video Edition) of the Month

She said that must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy.

Alikuwa amesema kwamba lazima kuwa kushangaza kwa kujifunza na kujifunza mafupi.

Source: Advanced English book1

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