kikazi
kee-KAH-zee
How to say it
Swahilikikazikee-KAH-zeesoon
Englishwork-related, official; for worksoon
Frenchprofessionnel, de travailsoon
Meaning
Having to do with one's job or official duties rather than private life; ziara ya kikazi is an official or working visit.
Good to know
Never changes form: ziara ya kikazi, a working visit; safari ya kikazi, a business trip. After a verb it means for work: amesafiri kikazi.
Examples
- Waziri yuko Mwanza kwa ziara ya kikazi.The minister is in Mwanza on a working visit.
- Baba amesafiri kikazi kwenda Nairobi.Father has traveled to Nairobi for work.
- Tuna uhusiano wa kikazi tu, si urafiki.We have only a working relationship, not a friendship.
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