utumishi
oo-too-MEE-shee
How to say it
Swahiliutumishioo-too-MEE-sheesoon
Englishservice, employment; the civil servicesoon
Frenchservice, emploi ; fonction publiquesoon
Meaning
Working for others or for an organization, above all for the government; in tennis, a serve.
Good to know
A noun of the u class with no plural, from kutumikia, to serve. Utumishi wa umma is the public service, and ofisa utumishi a human resources officer; mtumishi is a servant or employee.
Examples
- Amefanya kazi katika utumishi wa umma kwa miaka ishirini.She has worked in the public service for twenty years.
- Wizara ya Utumishi imetangaza nafasi mpya za kazi.The Ministry of Public Service has announced new jobs.
- Alipewa tuzo kwa utumishi uliotukuka.He was given an award for outstanding service.
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