Swahili
mtoza
m-TO-za
How to say it
Swahilimtozam-TO-zasoon
Englishcollectorsoon
Frenchcollecteursoon
Meaning
one who collects something, such as taxes; a collector.
Good to know
used with a following object, e.g. 'mtoza kodi' (tax-collector).
Examples
- Mtoza kodi alifika dukani asubuhi.The tax-collector arrived at the shop in the morning.
- Mtoza ushuru aliandika risiti.The fee-collector wrote a receipt.
- Je, mtoza kodi atarudi lini?When will the tax-collector return?
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