Professions in Swahili

by Julius Muange on May 15, 2015

Professions

Learn how to say the various professions in Swahili.

Profession Singular Plural
Teacher Mwalimu Walimu
Accountant Mhasibu Wahasibu
Engineer Mhandisi Wahandisi
Nurse Mwuguzi Wauguzi
Lawyer Wakili Mawakili
Judge Hakimu Mahakimu
Driver Dereva Madereva
Pilot Rubani Marubani
Artist Msanii Wasanii
Soldier Mwanajeshi Wanajeshi
Journalist Mwanahabari Wanahabari
Businessman Mfanya Biashara Wafanya Biashara
Cook Mpishi Wapishi
Carpenter Seremala Maseremala
Tour Guide Kiongozi wa Safari Viongozi wa Safari
Barber Kinyozi Vinyozi
Secretary Katibu Makatibu
Pastor Mchungazi Wachungazi
Priest Padre Mapadre
Farmer Mkulima Wakulima
Fisherman Mvuvi Wavuvi
Doctor Daktari Madaktari
Politician Mwanasiasa Wanasiasa
Sailor Mwanamaji Wanamaji
Diplomat Mwanadiplomasia Wanadiplomasia

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One Response

  1. Zanele Kawalya-Kagwa says:

    Why is the word for nurse ..mwuguzi marked wrong?

    January 16th, 2017 at 12:25 AM

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