Bedeutung
To put a signature.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Tanzania, signing a document is often accompanied by a stamp (muhuri) in official offices. A signature alone might not be enough for government paperwork. Kenyans often use the word 'Sahihi' interchangeably with 'Saini', especially in formal legal contexts or on national ID forms. Due to strong Arabic influence, older generations in Zanzibar might use more formal Arabic-derived terms for agreements, though 'Weka saini' remains the standard for modern business. The phrase 'Kuweka saini' is the headline of almost every sports news story during the transfer window, symbolizing a player's commitment to a club.
Blue vs Black
In many East African offices, signing in blue ink is preferred to distinguish the original from a black-and-white photocopy.
Read First
Always say 'Ngoja nisome kwanza' (Wait, let me read first) before you 'weka saini'.
Bedeutung
To put a signature.
Blue vs Black
In many East African offices, signing in blue ink is preferred to distinguish the original from a black-and-white photocopy.
Read First
Always say 'Ngoja nisome kwanza' (Wait, let me read first) before you 'weka saini'.
The Verb Form
While 'weka saini' is common, you can also use 'kusaini' as a verb. 'Nimesaini' = 'I have signed'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase 'Sign here'.
Weka ______ hapa.
'Saini' is the word for signature.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask someone to sign?
Choose the best option:
'Tafadhali' adds the necessary politeness.
Complete the bank teller's sentence.
Teller: Karibu. Ili upate pesa, unapaswa ______ saini yako hapa.
'Kuweka' is the infinitive form 'to put'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: A football player joins a new team.
Contracts (mkataba) are what players sign.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to Weka Saini
Official
- • Bank
- • Passport
- • Contract
Daily
- • Delivery
- • Attendance
- • Receipt
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenWeka ______ hapa.
'Saini' is the word for signature.
Choose the best option:
'Tafadhali' adds the necessary politeness.
Teller: Karibu. Ili upate pesa, unapaswa ______ saini yako hapa.
'Kuweka' is the infinitive form 'to put'.
Situation: A football player joins a new team.
Contracts (mkataba) are what players sign.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is appropriate for all formal and official contexts.
Yes, just add 'ya kidijitali' (Weka saini ya kidijitali).
'Saini' is from English, 'sahihi' is from Arabic. Both mean signature in this context, but 'saini' is more common in Tanzania.
Simply say 'Weka saini hapa'.
It is primarily a noun, but it can be used as a verb (kusaini). 'Weka saini' uses it as a noun.
You can say 'Siwezi kuweka saini, nitatumia kidole gumba' (I can't sign, I will use my thumbprint).
Often yes. A witness is 'shahidi'.
Both are correct. 'Saini' is more common in daily life.
Yes, but it's very informal, like saying 'hit a signature'.
Nilisahau kuweka saini.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tia saini
synonymTo put a signature
Andika jina
similarWrite your name
Piga muhuri
builds onTo place a stamp
Mkataba
similarContract
Kuidhinisha
specialized formTo authorize
