ofisa
oh-FEE-sah
How to say it
Swahiliofisaoh-FEE-sahsoon
Englishofficer, officialsoon
Frenchagent, fonctionnaire, officiersoon
Meaning
A person who holds a post of responsibility in a government office, a company, the police or the army.
Good to know
Plural maofisa. Named with the field: ofisa habari, information officer; ofisa elimu, education officer. Afisa, plural maafisa, is the other spelling, more common in Kenya.
Examples
- Ofisa wa afya alitembelea shule yetu jana.A health officer visited our school yesterday.
- Maofisa wa polisi walifika mapema.The police officers arrived early.
- Anafanya kazi kama ofisa ugavi katika wizara.He works as a supply officer in the ministry.
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