Swahili
mtajaji
m-ta-JA-ji
How to say it
Swahilimtajajim-ta-JA-jisoon
Englishcandidatesoon
Frenchcandidatsoon
Meaning
a candidate running for public office.
Good to know
pol. candidate (for election to public office)
Examples
- Mtajaji alitembelea vijiji vyote kabla ya uchaguzi.The candidate visited all the villages before the election.
- Je, utampigia kura mtajaji yupi?Which candidate will you vote for?
- Wtajaji wawili walijitokeza kwa nafasi hiyo.Two candidates came forward for that position.
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