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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