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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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