Swahili
katibu
ka-TI-bu
How to say it
Swahilikatibuka-TI-busoon
Englishsecretarysoon
Frenchsecrétairesoon
Meaning
a secretary, clerk, or writer who records and manages official correspondence.
Good to know
katibu mwenezi means 'secretary for propaganda/information'.
Examples
- Katibu alirekodi taarifa zote za mkutano.The secretary recorded all the minutes of the meeting.
- Alichaguliwa kuwa katibu wa chama.He was elected secretary of the party.
- Je, katibu mwenezi atatoa taarifa lini?When will the secretary for information give a statement?
- Katibu aliandika barua kwa niaba ya mwenyekiti.The secretary wrote the letter on the chairman's behalf.
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