makamu
mah-KAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilimakamumah-KAH-moo
Englishvice, deputy
Frenchvice-, adjoint
Meaning
The person second in rank who stands in for the head of an office or an organization, like 'vice' in vice president.
Good to know
Placed before the title with wa or directly: Makamu wa Rais, Vice President; Makamu Mwenyekiti, Vice Chairman. Plural also makamu.
Examples
- Makamu wa Rais atafungua mkutano huo.The Vice President will open the meeting.
- Alichaguliwa kuwa makamu mwenyekiti wa klabu.He was elected vice chairman of the club.
- Mkuu wa shule na makamu wake walikuwepo.The head teacher and his deputy were there.
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