waziri
wah-ZEE-ree
How to say it
Swahiliwaziriwah-ZEE-ree
Englishminister (of government)
Frenchministre
Meaning
A member of a government in charge of a ministry, such as health, education or finance.
Good to know
Plural mawaziri. Waziri Mkuu is the prime minister, naibu waziri a deputy minister, and wizara a ministry.
Examples
- Waziri wa afya alitembelea hospitali yetu.The minister of health visited our hospital.
- Mawaziri wapya waliapishwa jana.The new ministers were sworn in yesterday.
- Waziri Mkuu atahutubia bunge kesho.The prime minister will address parliament tomorrow.
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Forms
mawaziri (plural of waziri, minister)
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