idara

How to say it

Meaning

a government office, department, or ministry.

Good to know

idara ya posta means 'the postal department'.

Examples

• Alifanya kazi katika idara ya afya.He worked in the health department.
• Idara ya elimu ilitoa mwongozo mpya.The education ministry issued new guidelines.
• Tulipeleka barua idara ya posta.We took the letter to the post office department.
• Kila idara ya serikali ina waziri wake.Every government ministry has its own minister.