mkazi
MKAH-zee
How to say it
SwahilimkaziMKAH-zeesoon
Englishresident, inhabitantsoon
Frenchhabitant, résidentsoon
Meaning
A person who lives in a particular place.
Good to know
Plural wakazi (m and wa class). Mkazi wa is resident of: mkazi wa Arusha. Makazi are dwellings or a settlement.
Examples
- Yeye ni mkazi wa kijiji hiki.He is a resident of this village.
- Wakazi wa mji walilalamikia maji.The residents of the town complained about water.
- Kila mkazi anatakiwa kulipa kodi.Every resident is required to pay tax.
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