Swahili
mwandaji
mwahn-DAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimwandajimwahn-DAH-jeesoon
Englishone who preparessoon
Frenchcelui qui préparesoon
Meaning
a person who prepares or arranges something, such as one who sets the table; rarely, a cook.
Good to know
one who pre- pares/arranges something (sets the table, etc.); rare cook
Examples
- Mwandaji aliandaa meza kwa ajili ya wageni.The preparer set the table for the guests.
- Je, mwandaji wa chakula amefika jikoni?Has the cook arrived in the kitchen?
- Hakuwa mwandaji, alikuwa mlaji tu.He wasn't the preparer, just someone who ate.
- Waandaji walimaliza kazi kabla ya sherehe.The preparers finished the work before the ceremony.
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