mjenzi

How to say it

Meaning

A person or company that builds houses, roads or other structures. Figuratively, someone who builds up something, such as a builder of democracy or of an argument.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural wajenzi, from kujenga, to build. Mjenzi wa meli, shipbuilder; wajenzi wa taifa, nation builders.

Examples

• Mjenzi aliahidi kumaliza nyumba mwezi ujao.The builder promised to finish the house next month.
• Wajenzi wanafanya kazi kwenye daraja jipya.Builders are working on the new bridge.
• Baba yake alikuwa mjenzi hodari kijijini.His father was a skilled builder in the village.

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