mstaafu
mstah-AH-foo
How to say it
Swahilimstaafumstah-AH-foo
Englishretired; retiree, former (official)
Frenchretraité ; ancien (dirigeant)
Meaning
A person who has retired from work or office; after a title it shows that the person no longer holds it.
Good to know
Plural wastaafu. Rais mstaafu is a former president and Jaji mstaafu a retired judge; the word follows the title. From kustaafu, to retire.
Examples
- Rais mstaafu alihudhuria harusi hiyo.The former president attended that wedding.
- Babu yangu ni mwalimu mstaafu.My grandfather is a retired teacher.
- Wastaafu wengi wanasubiri mafao yao.Many retirees are waiting for their benefits.
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