Swahili Word of the Day
mwalimu
/mwa-LI-mu/ • noun — 7th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a teacher
Examples
- Mwalimu anafundisha wanafunzi wao.
(The teacher is teaching their students.) - Ningependa kuwa mwalimu siku moja.
(I would like to be a teacher one day.) - Mwalimu wetu ni mkali lakini anajifunza sana.
(Our teacher is strict but very knowledgeable.)
Synonyms
- mwalimu wa shule
- mwalimu wa elimu
The word 'mwalimu' is commonly used in educational contexts, referring to someone who teaches or instructs students.
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