sabaha

How to say it

Meaning

a successor who takes over an office or position from someone else.

Good to know

successor (in an office)

Examples

• Waziri alimtaja sabaha wake kabla ya kustaafu.The minister named his successor before retiring.
• Je, tayari umepata sabaha wa kazi yako?Have you already found a successor for your job?
• Sabaha wa mfalme alikuwa mtoto wake wa kwanza.The king's successor was his firstborn child.
• Hawakumtaka sabaha kutoka nje ya ukoo.They did not want a successor from outside the family.