mmiliki

How to say it

Meaning

A person or an organization that owns something, such as a house, a business, a vehicle or a club.

Good to know

Plural wamiliki. Mmiliki wa followed by the thing owned: mmiliki wa nyumba, the house owner. From kumiliki, to own; mwenye is used in the same way (mwenye duka).

Examples

• Mmiliki wa nyumba ameongeza kodi.The house owner has raised the rent.
• Polisi wanamtafuta mmiliki wa gari hilo.The police are looking for the owner of that car.
• Wamiliki wa mabasi walikutana na serikali.The bus owners met the government.