Swahili Word of the Day
kazi
/ka-ZI/ • noun — 21st of May, 2026
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Meaning: work; job; task — can refer to employment or a specific task to be done
Examples
- Nina kazi asubuhi.
(I have work in the morning.) - Kazi hii ni ngumu.
(This work is difficult.) - Nilipata kazi mpya mjini.
(I got a new job in town.)
Synonyms
- ajira
- shughuli
Use 'kazi' to talk about both formal employment (a job) and everyday tasks or chores. Common short phrases include 'nina kazi' (I have work / I'm busy) and 'kazi mpya' (new job). To express many jobs or tasks, combine with a quantity: 'kazi nyingi' (many tasks/jobs).
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