profesa
proh-FEH-sah
How to say it
Swahiliprofesaproh-FEH-sahsoon
Englishprofessor
Frenchprofesseur d'universitésoon
Meaning
A university teacher of the highest rank; also used as a title before a name.
Good to know
Plural maprofesa. Written Profesa or Prof. before a name (Profesa Ndulu); nicknames such as Profesa Jay use it as a title of respect.
Examples
- Profesa wetu anafundisha historia ya Afrika.Our professor teaches African history.
- Maprofesa watatu walihudhuria mkutano huo.Three professors attended that meeting.
- Baada ya miaka mingi ya utafiti, alipandishwa cheo kuwa profesa.After many years of research, she was promoted to professor.
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