indimi

Swahili

akidu

a-KI-du

How to say it

Swahiliakidua-KI-dusoon
Englishcontractorsoon
Frenchentrepreneursoon

Meaning

a contractor, or a person appointed as an agent to carry out a task on another's behalf.

Good to know

historically related to akida, a local administrative official appointed under colonial rule.

Examples

  • Akidu alipewa kazi ya kujenga daraja.The contractor was given the job of building the bridge.
  • Serikali ilimwajiri akidu mpya.The government hired a new contractor.
  • Akidu huyo hakumaliza kazi kwa wakati.That contractor did not finish the work on time.

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