Swahili
mjaribu
mja-RI-bu
How to say it
Swahilimjaribumja-RI-busoon
Englishtestersoon
Frenchtesteursoon
Meaning
a person who tests or tries out something, such as a new product or aircraft.
Good to know
mjaribu wa ndege means 'test pilot'; from -jaribu, 'to try, test'.
Examples
- Mjaribu wa ndege aliruka kwa mara ya kwanza leo.The test pilot flew for the first time today.
- Kampuni ilimwajiri mjaribu wa magari mapya.The company hired a tester for new cars.
- Je, mjaribu ameridhika na matokeo?Is the tester satisfied with the results?
- Kazi ya mjaribu ni hatari wakati mwingine.A tester's job is sometimes dangerous.
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