uchungaji

How to say it

Meaning

The work of looking after cattle, goats or sheep as they graze, and in the church the work and office of a pastor who cares for believers.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kuchunga, to herd. Mchungaji is both a herder and a church pastor; kazi ya uchungaji is a pastor’s ministry.

Examples

• Vijana wengi wa kijiji hufanya kazi ya uchungaji.Many young men of the village work as herders.
• Alipata mafunzo ya uchungaji katika chuo cha Biblia.He trained for pastoral ministry at a Bible college.
• Uchungaji wa ng’ombe unahitaji uvumilivu.Herding cattle requires patience.