naibu

How to say it

Meaning

a person who acts on behalf of another, a deputy or representative.

Good to know

niabu, niaba representative, deputy, delegate, kwa niabu ya. in the place of, on behalf of, in the name of

Examples

• Naibu wa waziri alizungumza badala yake.The deputy minister spoke in his place.
• Je, naibu atahudhuria mkutano huo?Will the deputy attend that meeting?
• Hakukubali kuwa naibu wa kiongozi yule.He refused to be that leader's deputy.
• Alizungumza kwa niaba ya kampuni.He spoke on behalf of the company.