amali

How to say it

Meaning

Work or deeds that a person does, and in education the practical skills for a trade. In Zanzibar it is part of the name of the ministry in charge of education and vocational training.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Mafunzo ya amali, vocational training, is its most common use today; in religious language amali njema are good deeds.

Examples

• Vijana wengi wanajiunga na mafunzo ya amali.Many young people are joining vocational training.
• Chuo hicho kinatoa elimu ya amali kwa mafundi.That college offers vocational education for craftsmen.
• Mtu hupimwa kwa amali zake njema.A person is judged by his good deeds.

Forms

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