ustadi

How to say it

Meaning

Great ability in doing something, gained through training and practice, as in a craft, a sport, music or surgery.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural; from Arabic ustadh, master. Kwa ustadi means skillfully and ustadi wa hali ya juu high skill. Weledi is a close synonym.

Examples

• Fundi huyu anatengeneza viatu kwa ustadi mkubwa.This craftsman makes shoes with great skill.
• Mchezaji alionyesha ustadi wa kupiga chenga.The player showed skill in dribbling.
• Upasuaji huu unahitaji ustadi mkubwa wa daktari.This operation needs great skill from the surgeon.

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