wadhifa

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Meaning

An official position of authority or responsibility, such as the post of a minister, director or party officer.

Good to know

U class noun (wadhifa huo): plural nyadhifa. It goes with kushika or kushikilia, to hold: kushika wadhifa wa waziri, to hold the post of minister.

Examples

• Aliteuliwa kushika wadhifa wa mkurugenzi mwaka jana.He was appointed to the post of director last year.
• Waziri huyo alijiuzulu wadhifa wake kwa sababu za kiafya.That minister resigned his post for health reasons.
• Anataka kutumia wadhifa wake kusaidia wanawake.She wants to use her position to help women.

Forms

nyadhifa