Swahili
cheo
CHE-o
How to say it
SwahilicheoCHE-osoon
Englishranksoon
Frenchrangsoon
Meaning
a rank, position, status, or title held by a person.
Good to know
a very common modern word, as in cheo cha kazi, a job position or rank.
Examples
- Alipandishwa cheo baada ya miaka mitano ya kazi.He was promoted in rank after five years of work.
- Cheo chake kikubwa kilimfanya aheshimiwe.His high rank made him respected.
- Abiria wa cheo cha kwanza waliketi mbele.First-class passengers sat at the front.
- Je, una cheo gani kazini?What is your position at work?
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