Swahili
mtukufu
m-tu-KU-fu
How to say it
Swahilimtukufum-tu-KU-fusoon
Englishdignitarysoon
Frenchdignitairesoon
Meaning
a dignified, respected, or important person; a notable or dignitary.
Good to know
used as an honorific title, e.g. 'Mtukufu Rais' (His Excellency the President).
Examples
- Mtukufu Rais alifungua mkutano wa kimataifa.His Excellency the President opened the international conference.
- Wageni watukufu walikaribishwa kwa heshima.The distinguished guests were welcomed with honor.
- Je, mtukufu huyu ni nani hasa?Who exactly is this dignitary?
- Hakuwa mtukufu, alikuwa mtu wa kawaida.He wasn't a dignitary, he was an ordinary person.
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