makerani

How to say it

Meaning

Clerks, office workers who handle paperwork and records.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Makerani walipanga faili ofisini.The clerks arranged files at the office.
• Je, makerani hawa wanafanya kazi zamu ngapi?How many shifts do these clerks work?
• Makerani hawakuhudhuria mafunzo wiki iliyopita.The clerks did not attend the training last week.
• Makerani watapata mafunzo mapya mwezi ujao.The clerks will get new training next month.

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