Swahili
msharika
um-sha-REE-kah
How to say it
Swahilimsharikaum-sha-REE-kahsoon
Englishpartnersoon
Frenchassociésoon
Meaning
a partner, associate, or fellow member in an enterprise or organization.
Good to know
From Arabic sharīk (partner); msharika wa biashara means 'business partner.'.
Examples
- Msharika wangu wa biashara alifika mapema.My business partner arrived early.
- Je, una msharika katika mradi huu?Do you have a partner in this project?
- Hakuwa msharika mwaminifu.He was not a faithful partner.
- Washarika watagawana faida kwa usawa.The partners will share the profit equally.
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