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Swahili

mfanyaji

m-fa-nya-JI

How to say it

Swahilimfanyajim-fa-nya-JIsoon
Englishworkersoon
Frenchtravailleur, ouvriersoon

Meaning

a person who does or performs work, a worker.

Good to know

from -fanya (to do, make); often compounded, e.g. mfanyakazi (worker).

Examples

  • Mfanyaji kazi alifika mapema kiwandani.The worker arrived early at the factory.
  • Je, mfanyaji huyu anafanya kazi gani?What work does this worker do?
  • Hakuwa mfanyaji mzuri wa kazi ngumu.He wasn't a good hard worker.
  • Wafanyaji watapewa mapumziko kesho.The workers will get a break tomorrow.

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