ufundi
oo-FOO-ndee
How to say it
Swahiliufundioo-FOO-ndee
Meaning
The skill of a craftsman or a technician, the practical work of a trade, and in sport the technical side of the game.
Good to know
A noun of the u- class with no plural, from fundi, a craftsman or mechanic. Elimu ya ufundi is vocational training, and benchi la ufundi is a team’s coaching staff.
Examples
- Kijana huyu ana ufundi mkubwa wa kutengeneza viatu.This young man is very skilled at making shoes.
- Anasoma ufundi wa magari katika chuo cha VETA.He is studying motor mechanics at a VETA college.
- Benchi la ufundi lilikutana baada ya mechi.The coaching staff met after the match.
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