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msaidizi

msah-ee-DEE-zee

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Swahilimsaidizimsah-ee-DEE-zee
Englishassistant, helper; deputy
Frenchassistant, aide, adjoint

Meaning

A person who helps another in their work, or who holds a post under a chief, such as an assistant coach or an assistant referee.

Good to know

Plural wasaidizi. After a title it means assistant or deputy: kocha msaidizi, assistant coach; mwamuzi msaidizi, assistant referee. From kusaidia, to help.

Examples

  • Daktari na msaidizi wake walifika mapema.The doctor and his assistant arrived early.
  • Anafanya kazi kama msaidizi wa mkurugenzi.She works as the director's assistant.
  • Kocha msaidizi ataongoza timu leo.The assistant coach will lead the team today.

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Forms

msaajaji, msaidia

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