Swahili
mtoa
m-TO-a
How to say it
Swahilimtoam-TO-asoon
Englishdispensersoon
Frenchdistributeursoon
Meaning
one who issues, gives out, or dispenses something, such as a pharmacist or a publisher.
Good to know
used with a following object, e.g. 'mtoa dawa' (pharmacist), 'mtoa gazeti' (newspaper publisher).
Examples
- Mtoa dawa alimpa mgonjwa vidonge.The pharmacist gave the patient the pills.
- Mtoa gazeti alichapisha toleo jipya.The newspaper publisher printed a new edition.
- Je, mtoa huduma huyu ni wa kuaminika?Is this service provider reliable?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.