Occupation names in Swahili
To learn Swahili language, common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common words that we can used in daily life. Occupation are one part of vocabulary words used in daily life. If you are interested to learn Occupation names in Swahili, this place will help you to learn Occupation name in Swahili language. Occupation vocabulary are used in daily life conversations, so it is very important to learn all Occupation names in English and Swahili. The below table gives the translation of Occupation names in Swahili.
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Occupations in Swahili and English
Here is the list of all Occupation’s names in Swahili language.
Occupations
| Accountant | mhasibu |
| Actor | mwigizaji |
| Actress | mwigizaji |
| Advocate | wakili |
| Agent | wakala |
| Architect | mbunifu |
| Artist | msanii |
| Auctioneer | dalali |
| Author | mwandishi |
| Baker | mwokaji mikate |
| Barber | kinyozi |
| Betel Seller | muuzaji wa betel |
| Blacksmith | mhunzi |
| Boatman | mashua |
| Book Binder | kijitabu |
| Brasier | brasier |
| Broker | broker |
| Bus driver | Dereva wa basi |
| Butcher | mchinjaji |
| Butler | mnyweshaji |
| Carpenter | seremala |
| Carrier | mbebaji |
| Cashier | mtunza fedha |
| Chauffeur | dereva |
| Chemist | duka la dawa |
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| Cleaner | safi |
| Clerk | karani |
| Coachman | mkufunzi |
| Cobbler | mtumbuaji |
| Collector | mtoza |
| Compositor | mtunzi |
| Compounder | mchanganyiko |
| Conductor | kondakta |
| Confectioner | confectioner |
| Constable | Konstebo |
| Contractor | Mkandarasi |
| Cook | kupika |
| Coolie | baridi |
| Craftsman | fundi |
| Dancer | mchezaji |
| Dentist | Daktari wa meno |
| Designer | mbuni |
| Doctor | daktari |
| Draftsman | msanifu |
| Dramatist | mwigizaji |
| Draper | draper |
| Druggist | muuzaji wa dawa za kulevya |
| Dyer | rangi |
| Editor | mhariri |
| Electrician | fundi umeme |
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| Engineer | mhandisi |
| Examiner | mchunguzi |
| Farmer | mkulima |
| Fireman | moto |
| Fisherman | mvuvi |
| Florist | mtaalamu wa maua |
| Gardener | mtunza bustani |
| Glazier | glazier |
| Goldsimth | dhahabu |
| Green Vendor | muuzaji wa kijani |
| Hairdresser | mtunza nywele |
| Hawker | mwuzaji |
| Inkman | mwanamuziki |
| Inspector | mkaguzi |
| Jeweller | vito vya mapambo |
| Journalist | mwandishi wa habari |
| Judge | Hakimu |
| Labourer | mfanyakazi |
| Landlord | mwenye nyumba |
| Lawyer | mwanasheria |
| Lecturer | mhadhiri |
| Librarian | mkutubi |
| Lifeguard | mlinzi |
| Magician | mchawi |
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| Manager | Meneja |
| Mason | uashi |
| Mechanic | fundi |
| Merchant | mfanyabiashara |
| Messenger | mjumbe |
| Midwife | mkunga |
| Milkmaid | mjakazi wa maziwa |
| Milkman | muuza maziwa |
| Minister | waziri |
| Model | mfano |
| Musician | mwanamuziki |
| News reader | msomaji wa habari |
| Newspaper vendor | muuzaji wa magazeti |
| Novelist | mwandishi wa riwaya |
| Nurse | muuguzi |
| Oilman | mtu wa mafuta |
| Operator | mwendeshaji |
| Optician | macho |
| Painter | mchoraji |
| Peon | peon |
| Perfumer | manukato |
| Pharmacist | mfamasia |
| Photographer | mpiga picha |
| Physician | daktari |
| Pilot | rubani |
| Plumber | fundi bomba |
| Poet | mshairi |
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| Policeman | polisi |
| Policewoman | polisi |
| Politician | mwanasiasa |
| Postman | tarishi |
| Potter | mfinyanzi |
| Priest | kuhani |
| Printer | printa |
| Proprietor | mmiliki |
| Prose Writer | mwandishi wa nathari |
| Publisher | mchapishaji |
| Real estate agent | wakala wa mali isiyohamishika |
| Receptionist | mpokeaji |
| Retailer | muuzaji |
| Sailor | baharia |
| Sanitary Inspector | mkaguzi wa usafi |
| Scientist | mwanasayansi |
| Sculptor | mchonga sanamu |
| Secretary | katibu |
| Seedsman | mbegu |
| Shoemaker | fundi viatu |
| Shop assistant | Msaidizi wa duka |
| Shopkeeper | muuzaji |
| Soldier | askari |
| Surgeon | upasuaji |
| Sweeper | mfagiaji |
| Tailor | ushonaji |
| Teacher | mwalimu |
| Traffic warden | msimamizi wa trafiki |
| Translator | mtafsiri |
| Travel agent | wakala wa kusafiri |
| Treasurer | mweka hazina |
| Turner | Turner |
| Vaccinator | chanjo |
| Veterinary doctor | daktari wa mifugo |
| Waiter | mhudumu |
| Washerman | muoshaji |
| Washerwoman | mwoshaji |
| Watchman | mlinzi |
| Weaver | mfumaji |
| Workers | wafanyakazi |
| Writer | mwandishi |
Daily use Swahili Sentences
English to Swahili - here you learn top sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Swahili meanings with transliteration.
| Good morning | Habari za asubuhi |
| What is your name | Jina lako nani |
| What is your problem? | shida yako ni ipi? |
| I hate you | Nakuchukia |
| I love you | nakupenda |
| Can I help you? | Naweza kukusaidia? |
| I am sorry | Samahani |
| I want to sleep | nataka kulala |
| This is very important | Hii ni muhimu sana |
| Are you hungry? | una njaa? |
| How is your life? | maisha yako yakoje? |
| I am going to study | naenda kusoma |
Top 1000 Swahili words
English to Swahili - here you learn top 1000 words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Swahili meanings with transliteration.
| Eat | kula |
| All | zote |
| New | mpya |
| Snore | koroma |
| Fast | haraka |
| Help | msaada |
| Pain | maumivu |
| Rain | mvua |
| Pride | kiburi |
| Sense | maana |
| Large | kubwa |
| Skill | ujuzi |
| Panic | wasiwasi |
| Thank | asante |
| Desire | hamu |
| Woman | mwanamke |
| Hungry | njaa |
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