mhitimu
mhee-TEE-moo
How to say it
Swahilimhitimumhee-TEE-moo
Englishgraduate
Frenchdiplômé
Meaning
A person who has completed a course of study at a school, college or university and received a certificate or degree.
Good to know
M class noun for people, plural wahitimu, from kuhitimu, to graduate. Mhitimu wa chuo kikuu is a university graduate; mahafali is the graduation ceremony.
Examples
- Kaka yangu ni mhitimu wa chuo cha kilimo.My brother is a graduate of an agricultural college.
- Wahitimu wengi wanatafuta ajira.Many graduates are looking for jobs.
- Kila mhitimu alipewa cheti chake.Each graduate was given a certificate.
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