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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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