Swahili
mtakaji
um-ta-KA-jee
How to say it
Swahilimtakajium-ta-KA-jeesoon
Englishapplicantsoon
Frenchdemandeursoon
Meaning
a person who wants, requests, or applies for something; an applicant or petitioner.
Good to know
Agent noun from -taka (to want, to request); mtakaji wa kazi is a job applicant.
Examples
- Mtakaji wa kazi alifika mapema kwa mahojiano.The job applicant arrived early for the interview.
- Je, kuna watakaji wengi kwa nafasi hii?Are there many applicants for this position?
- Hakuwa mtakaji pekee wa msaada.He was not the only applicant for help.
- Mtakaji atapewa jibu wiki ijayo.The applicant will be given an answer next week.
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