mjasiriamali
mjah-see-ree-ah-MAH-lee
How to say it
Swahilimjasiriamalimjah-see-ree-ah-MAH-leesoon
Englishentrepreneur, small business ownersoon
Frenchentrepreneur, entrepreneusesoon
Meaning
A person who starts and runs a business, often a small one, taking the risk in the hope of profit.
Good to know
Plural wajasiriamali; ujasiriamali is entrepreneurship. In East Africa the word covers small traders and makers as much as company founders.
Examples
- Mama yangu ni mjasiriamali anayeuza sabuni.My mother is an entrepreneur who sells soap.
- Benki inatoa mikopo kwa wajasiriamali wadogo.The bank gives loans to small entrepreneurs.
- Kila mjasiriamali anahitaji mpango wa biashara.Every entrepreneur needs a business plan.
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