kuhudumu

How to say it

Meaning

To work in a post or an office for a period, as a leader, an officer or a minister of the church does.

Good to know

Often with kama or kwa: alihudumu kama waziri, he served as a minister; kuhudumu kwa kipindi cha pili, to serve a second term. Huduma is a service, and kuhudumia means to serve people.

Examples

• Alihudumu kama balozi nchini Uingereza.He served as ambassador in Britain.
• Rais atahudumu kwa kipindi cha miaka mitano.The president will serve a five-year term.
• Mchungaji huyo amehudumu katika kanisa hili kwa miaka ishirini.That pastor has served in this church for twenty years.