Swahili
mtawalaji
m-ta-wa-LA-ji
How to say it
Swahilimtawalajim-ta-wa-LA-jisoon
Englishrulersoon
Frenchdirigeantsoon
Meaning
a ruler, governor, or administrator.
Good to know
a variant of mtawala, from -tawala, to rule or govern.
Examples
- Mtawalaji wa mkoa alifika kijijini.The regional administrator arrived in the village.
- Mtawalaji mzuri huwasikiliza wananchi.A good ruler listens to the citizens.
- Je, mtawalaji atatembelea shule zote?Will the administrator visit all the schools?
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