mfanyabiashara
mfah-nyah-bee-ah-SHAH-rah
How to say it
Swahilimfanyabiasharamfah-nyah-bee-ah-SHAH-rah
Englishbusinessperson, trader
Frenchcommerçant, homme d'affaires
Meaning
A person who earns a living by buying and selling goods or by running a business.
Good to know
Plural wafanyabiashara; literally one who does business (kufanya biashara). Mfanyabiashara mdogo is a small trader.
Examples
- Mfanyabiashara huyo anauza nguo sokoni.That trader sells clothes at the market.
- Wafanyabiashara walilalamika kuhusu kodi mpya.The traders complained about the new tax.
- Baba yangu ni mfanyabiashara wa mifugo.My father is a livestock trader.
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