Swahili Word of the Day
daktari
/dak-TAR-ee/ • noun — 20th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: doctor
Examples
- Ninahitaji kumuona daktari.
(I need to see a doctor.) - Daktari alihudhuria mkutano wa afya.
(The doctor attended a health meeting.) - Daktari anaweza kusaidia sana katika matatizo ya afya.
(The doctor can help a lot with health issues.)
Synonyms
- mtaalamu wa afya
- mhudumu wa afya
This word is commonly used when discussing health, medical appointments, or when seeking medical help.
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