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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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