A1 Idiom 중립

Kuweka wazi

To make clear

Explaining something simply or revealing truth.

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문화적 배경

In Tanzanian political discourse, 'Uwazi na Ukweli' (Transparency and Truth) was a major slogan during the Benjamin Mkapa administration, emphasizing government accountability. In coastal cultures, directness can sometimes be seen as 'kosa la adabu' (lack of manners). 'Kuweka wazi' is used only when indirect methods (like proverbs) have failed. In Kenya, 'weka wazi' is frequently used in activist circles and on social media (KOT - Kenyans on Twitter) to demand clarity from leaders. In East African business, 'kuweka wazi' is crucial during the 'negotiation' phase to avoid future 'migogoro' (conflicts).

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Use for Honesty

When you want to tell a friend 'be honest with me', say 'Weka wazi mambo yako'.

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Not for Doors

Don't use this to ask someone to open a door. Use 'Fungua mlango'.

Explaining something simply or revealing truth.

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Use for Honesty

When you want to tell a friend 'be honest with me', say 'Weka wazi mambo yako'.

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Not for Doors

Don't use this to ask someone to open a door. Use 'Fungua mlango'.

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Object Infixes

Mastering the object infix (e.g., 'kuliweka wazi') will make you sound like a native speaker.

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Politeness

In formal Swahili culture, 'kuweka wazi' is a strong move. Use it when you really need the truth.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kuweka wazi'.

Mwalimu alitaka _______ somo la leo kwa wanafunzi wake.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kuweka wazi

The teacher wants to 'clarify' the lesson, which is 'kuweka wazi'.

Which sentence correctly uses an object infix to say 'I made IT (the plan - mpango) clear'?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Niliuweka wazi.

'Mpango' belongs to the M-Mi class, so the object infix is 'u'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: A government official releasing a report on corruption.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kuweka wazi ufisadi

'Ufisadi' means corruption. Making it clear/revealing it is the correct usage.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Sielewi mkataba huu. B: Usijali, mwanasheria _______ kila kitu kesho.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ataweka wazi

The word 'kesho' (tomorrow) indicates the future tense 'ata-'.

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시각 학습 자료

Weka Wazi vs. Fungua

Kuweka Wazi (Idiom)
Mipango Plans
Hisia Feelings
Fungua (Literal)
Mlango Door
Chupa Bottle

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kuweka wazi'. Fill Blank A1

Mwalimu alitaka _______ somo la leo kwa wanafunzi wake.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kuweka wazi

The teacher wants to 'clarify' the lesson, which is 'kuweka wazi'.

Which sentence correctly uses an object infix to say 'I made IT (the plan - mpango) clear'? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Niliuweka wazi.

'Mpango' belongs to the M-Mi class, so the object infix is 'u'.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: A government official releasing a report on corruption.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kuweka wazi ufisadi

'Ufisadi' means corruption. Making it clear/revealing it is the correct usage.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Sielewi mkataba huu. B: Usijali, mwanasheria _______ kila kitu kesho.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ataweka wazi

The word 'kesho' (tomorrow) indicates the future tense 'ata-'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Only if you mean 'leaving them in an open state' for a long time, but 'acha wazi' is more common for that.

'Kueleza' is just to explain. 'Kuweka wazi' implies making something clear that was confusing or hidden.

You say 'Nitaweka wazi' or 'Nitakiweka wazi' if referring to a specific thing (ki-vi class).

It can be. It's better to use 'Naomba ufafanuzi' (I pray for elaboration).

No, 'wazi' is an invariable adjective/adverb.

Yes, it's very common when discussing feelings or the future of the relationship.

'Kuficha' (to hide) or 'Kuweka siri' (to keep a secret).

Yes, 'kumwaga mboga' (to spill the vegetables) is a slang way to reveal everything.

No, that would be 'kusafisha' or 'kuchuja'.

관련 표현

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Kuweka bayana

synonym

To make manifest/clear

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Kueleza

similar

To explain

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Kufunua

similar

To uncover

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Kuweka siri

contrast

To keep a secret

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Kufafanua

specialized form

To elaborate

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