msambazaji
msah-mbah-ZAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimsambazajimsah-mbah-ZAH-jee
Englishdistributor, supplier
Frenchdistributeur, fournisseur
Meaning
A person or company that delivers goods from producers to shops or customers, such as a distributor of films, drinks, medicines or cement.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wasambazaji, from kusambaza, to distribute. Msambazaji mkuu, the main supplier; wasambazaji wa dawa, drug suppliers.
Examples
- Msambazaji wa vinywaji huleta bidhaa kila Jumatatu.The drinks distributor brings goods every Monday.
- Kampuni hii ni msambazaji mkubwa wa mbolea nchini.This company is a major supplier of fertilizer in the country.
- Wasambazaji wa filamu wanalipa wasanii kidogo.Film distributors pay the artists little.
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