watunza

How to say it

Meaning

People who look after or preserve something, such as keepers, custodians, or curators.

Good to know

plural of mtunza (m-/wa- class); used for keepers or custodians, as in watunza mali (property custodians).

Examples

• Watunza maktaba waliweka vitabu vipya rafuni.The library custodians placed the new books on the shelf.
• Watunza fedha hawakukubali malipo bila risiti.The treasury custodians did not accept payment without a receipt.
• Je, watunza bustani hii wanafanya kazi kila siku?Do the custodians of this garden work every day?
• Watunza makumbusho watawaonyesha wageni vitu vya kale.The museum custodians will show visitors the ancient artifacts.