shirika
shee-REE-kah
How to say it
Swahilishirikashee-REE-kah
Englishorganization, corporation, agency
Frenchorganisation, société, agence
Meaning
A large organized body, such as a public corporation, a company, a charity or an agency.
Good to know
Plural mashirika (ji and ma class): shirika la ndege, an airline; shirika lisilo la kiserikali, a non governmental organization; Shirika la Afya Duniani, the World Health Organization.
Examples
- Anafanya kazi katika shirika la ndege.He works for an airline.
- Shirika hili linasaidia watoto yatima.This organization helps orphans.
- Mashirika mengi yalitoa msaada.Many organizations gave aid.
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Forms
mashirika (plural of shirika, organization)
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