mkufunzi
mkoo-FOO-nzee
How to say it
Swahilimkufunzimkoo-FOO-nzee
Englishtrainer, instructor, tutor
Frenchformateur, instructeur
Meaning
A person who trains others in a skill or subject, especially a tutor at a teachers' college or other training institute, or a sports trainer.
Good to know
M class noun for people, plural wakufunzi. From kufunza, to teach; it is the usual word for a college tutor, while mwalimu is a school teacher.
Examples
- Mkufunzi wetu wa udereva ni mvumilivu sana.Our driving instructor is very patient.
- Chuo kinahitaji wakufunzi zaidi wa sayansi.The college needs more science tutors.
- Alifanya kazi kama mkufunzi katika chuo cha ualimu.She worked as a tutor at a teachers' college.
Forms
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