mwongozaji
mwoh-ngoh-ZAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimwongozajimwoh-ngoh-ZAH-jeesoon
Meaning
A person who directs or guides others: most often the director of a film or video, but also the presenter of a radio or TV program and anyone who steers a group.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural waongozaji; from kuongoza, to lead or guide. Mwongozaji wa filamu is a film director and mwongozaji wa vipindi a program presenter.
Examples
- Mwongozaji wa filamu hiyo alishinda tuzo mwaka jana.The director of that film won an award last year.
- Kila kipindi cha redio kina mwongozaji wake.Every radio program has its own presenter.
- Waongozaji wachanga wanahitaji mafunzo zaidi.Young directors need more training.
Forms
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