msanifu

How to say it

Meaning

A person trained to plan and draw the design of something before it is made, above all buildings, roads or other structures.

Good to know

Plural wasanifu. Usually followed by what is designed: msanifu majengo, an architect; msanifu ujenzi, a structural designer. From kusanifu, to design; the work is usanifu.

Examples

• Msanifu majengo alichora ramani ya shule mpya.The architect drew the plan for the new school.
• Wasanifu wawili walishinda tuzo ya ubunifu mwaka huu.Two designers won the design award this year.
• Alisomea kuwa msanifu katika chuo cha Ardhi.She studied to become an architect at Ardhi University.