mhudumu
mhoo-DOO-moo
How to say it
Swahilimhudumumhoo-DOO-moosoon
Meaning
A person whose job is to serve others, such as a waiter in a restaurant, a flight attendant or a worker in a health service.
Good to know
M class noun for people, plural wahudumu, from kuhudumia, to serve. Mhudumu wa ndege is a flight attendant and mhudumu wa afya a health worker.
Examples
- Mhudumu alituletea chai na maandazi.The waiter brought us tea and mandazi.
- Mhudumu wa ndege alitusaidia kuweka mizigo.The flight attendant helped us stow our bags.
- Wahudumu wa afya walitembelea kila kaya.The health workers visited every household.
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