makatibu

How to say it

Meaning

Secretaries, clerks, or writers who record and manage official correspondence.

Good to know

plural of katibu (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular); refers to people, so it takes wa- verb agreement.

Examples

• Makatibu waliandika taarifa za mkutano.The secretaries wrote the meeting minutes.
• Je, makatibu hawa wanafanya kazi wizara gani?Which ministry do these secretaries work for?
• Makatibu hawakuwasilisha ripoti kwa wakati.The secretaries did not submit the report on time.
• Makatibu watakutana kupanga ratiba ya mwaka.The secretaries will meet to plan the year's schedule.

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