utaalamu
oo-tah-ah-LAH-moo
How to say it
Swahiliutaalamuoo-tah-ah-LAH-moo
Englishexpertise, know-how, specialist skill
Frenchexpertise, savoir-faire
Meaning
The special knowledge and skill of an expert in a field, such as farming, medicine or engineering.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural. Mtaalamu, plural wataalamu, is an expert; kwa utaalamu means skillfully. Also spelled utaalam.
Examples
- Kilimo cha kisasa kinahitaji utaalamu.Modern farming needs expertise.
- Kampuni imeleta utaalamu kutoka nje.The company has brought in expertise from abroad.
- Alitumia utaalamu wake kutengeneza mashine.He used his know-how to repair the machine.
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