Swahili
watendaji
wa-ten-DAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwatendajiwa-ten-DAH-jeesoon
Englishexecutivessoon
Frenchcadressoon
Meaning
Energetic, capable people who get things done; in modern usage, executives or administrative officers.
Good to know
plural of mtendaji (m-/wa- class); the standard modern word for company or government executives.
Examples
- Watendaji wakuu walikutana bodini leo.The senior executives met with the board today.
- Watendaji hawakuridhika na ripoti ya mwaka.The executives were not satisfied with the annual report.
- Je, watendaji wapya wataanza lini kazi?When will the new executives start work?
- Watendaji watawasilisha mpango wao wiki ijayo.The executives will present their plan next week.
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