Swahili Word of the Day
kazi
/ka-ZI/ • noun — 20th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: work; job; task
Examples
- Nina kazi nyingi leo.
(I have a lot of work today.) - Alipata kazi mpya mjini.
(He/she got a new job in town.) - Tafadhali anisaidie kumaliza kazi hii.
(Please help me finish this task.)
Synonyms
- shughuli
- ajira
Use 'kazi' to refer to employment, specific tasks, or general work. It is a common everyday noun: 'kazi' can be countable ('kazi mbili' = two jobs) or uncountable ('kazi nyingi' = a lot of work). Combine it with qualifiers: 'kazi ya nyumbani' (housework), 'kazi nzuri' (good job).
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