Swahili
mwanzishaji
mwan-zee-SHAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimwanzishajimwan-zee-SHAH-jeesoon
Englishfoundersoon
Frenchfondateursoon
Meaning
a person who initiates or establishes something new; a founder.
Good to know
class 1/2 noun; closely related to mwanzilizi, both from kuanzisha (to found/start).
Examples
- Mwanzishaji wa mradi huu ni mjasiriamali.The founder of this project is an entrepreneur.
- Je, mwanzishaji yupo leo?Is the founder here today?
- Hatukumjua mwanzishaji halisi.We did not know the real founder.
- Watamtambua mwanzishaji rasmi wiki ijayo.They will officially recognize the founder next week.
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