waziri mkuu
wah-ZEE-ree MKOO-oo
How to say it
Swahiliwaziri mkuuwah-ZEE-ree MKOO-oo
Englishprime minister
FrenchPremier ministre
Meaning
The head of the government in a parliamentary system, who leads the ministers and runs the government's business.
Good to know
Written with capitals as a title: Waziri Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa. Plural mawaziri wakuu; waziri is a minister and mkuu means chief.
Examples
- Waziri Mkuu atazindua mradi huo kesho.The Prime Minister will launch the project tomorrow.
- Aliwahi kuwa waziri mkuu wa nchi hiyo.He was once prime minister of that country.
- Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu iko Dodoma.The Prime Minister's office is in Dodoma.
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