Swahili
mpokeaji
um-po-ke-A-jee
How to say it
Swahilimpokeajium-po-ke-A-jeesoon
Englishrecipientsoon
Frenchdestinatairesoon
Meaning
a person who receives something, such as a gift, message, or guest.
Good to know
Agent noun from -pokea (to receive); mpokeaji wa barua is the addressee of a letter.
Examples
- Mpokeaji wa zawadi alifurahi sana.The recipient of the gift was very happy.
- Je, ni nani mpokeaji wa barua hii?Who is the recipient of this letter?
- Hakuwa mpokeaji rasmi wa ujumbe huo.He was not the official recipient of that message.
- Mpokeaji atatia sahihi kuthibitisha upokeaji.The recipient will sign to confirm receipt.
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