ujuzi
oo-JOO-zee
How to say it
Swahiliujuzioo-JOO-zee
Englishskill, knowledge, expertise
Frenchcompétence, savoir-faire, connaissances
Meaning
The ability and knowledge a person gains through learning and practice to do a task well.
Good to know
A noun of the u- class with no plural, from kujua, to know. Ujuzi wa kompyuta is computer skills, and wenye ujuzi means skilled.
Examples
- Kazi hii inahitaji ujuzi wa kompyuta.This job requires computer skills.
- Mafunzo haya yatawapa vijana ujuzi mpya.This training will give young people new skills.
- Fundi huyo ana ujuzi mkubwa wa umeme.That technician has great expertise in electricity.
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