Swahili
mtaalamu
m-ta-a-LA-mu
How to say it
Swahilimtaalamum-ta-a-LA-musoon
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Frenchexpertsoon
Meaning
an expert or specialist in a particular field; an educated, knowledgeable person.
Good to know
educated person, scholar, scientist; rec. intellectual, mwandishi -. special correspondent
Examples
- Alimwita mtaalamu wa afya kumsaidia.He called in a health expert to help him.
- Yeye ni mtaalamu wa uchumi.She is an economics specialist.
- Je, umeshauriana na mtaalamu?Have you consulted an expert?
- Hakuwa mtaalamu wa masuala hayo.He wasn't an expert in those matters.
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