huduma
hoo-DOO-mah
How to say it
Swahilihudumahoo-DOO-mah
Englishservice
Frenchservice
Meaning
Work done to help or serve people, such as health care, transport or banking, or a service offered to customers.
Good to know
Same form in the plural (n class): huduma za afya, health services; huduma kwa wateja, customer service. Kutoa huduma is to provide a service.
Examples
- Huduma za afya zimeboreshwa kijijini.Health services have improved in the village.
- Benki hii inatoa huduma nzuri kwa wateja.This bank gives good customer service.
- Huduma ya maji ilikatika kwa siku mbili.The water supply was cut off for two days.
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