Occupation names in Swahili and English

To learn Swahili language, common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common Swahili words that we can used in daily life. Occupation are one part of common words used in day-to-day life conversations. If you are interested to learn Occupation names in Swahili, this place will help you to learn all Occupation names in English to Swahili language. Occupation vocabulary words are used in daily life, so it is important to learn all Occupation names in English to Swahili and play Swahili quiz and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you get not bored. If you think too hard to learn Swahili language, then 1000 most common Swahili words will helps to learn Swahili language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Occupation vocabulary words in Swahili.


Occupation names in Swahili and English

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List of Occupation names in Swahili


Here is the list of Occupation in Swahili language and their pronunciation in English.

Occupation names - Swahili

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
Brasier nguo za ndani za wanawake zinazosaidia matiti
Broker broker
Bus driver Dereva wa basi
Butcher mchinjaji
Butler mnyweshaji
Carpenter seremala
Carrier mbebaji
Cashier mtunza fedha
Chauffeur dereva
Chemist duka la dawa
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
Engineer mhandisi
Examiner mchunguzi
Farmer mkulima
Fireman moto
Fisherman mvuvi
Florist mtaalamu wa maua
Gardener mtunza bustani
Glazier glazier
Goldsimth dhahabu
Hairdresser mtunza nywele
Hawker mwuzaji
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
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
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
Policeman polisi
Politician mwanasiasa
Postman tarishi
Potter mfinyanzi
Priest kuhani
Printer printa
Proprietor mmiliki
Publisher mchapishaji
Receptionist mpokeaji
Retailer muuzaji
Sailor baharia
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
Taxi driver dereva teksi
Teacher mwalimu
Translator mtafsiri
Travel agent wakala wa kusafiri
Treasurer mweka hazina
Turner Turner
Vaccinator chanjo
Veterinary doctor daktari wa mifugo
Waiter mhudumu
Waitress mhudumu
Washerman muoshaji
Washerwoman mwoshaji
Watchman mlinzi
Weaver mfumaji
Workers wafanyakazi
Writer mwandishi






Top 1000 Swahili words


Here you learn top 1000 Swahili 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

Daily use Swahili Sentences


Here you learn top Swahili 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
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