ajira
ah-JEE-rah
How to say it
Swahiliajiraah-JEE-rah
Englishemployment, jobs
Frenchemploi
Meaning
Paid work, or the state of being employed; also the jobs available in a country or a sector.
Good to know
Used in the singular: ajira mpya, new jobs. Ukosefu wa ajira is unemployment; kuajiri is to employ, and an employer is mwajiri.
Examples
- Vijana wengi wanatafuta ajira mijini.Many young people are looking for jobs in towns.
- Kiwanda kipya kitaleta ajira kwa wakazi.The new factory will bring jobs for the residents.
- Alipata ajira serikalini baada ya kuhitimu.She got a government job after graduating.
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