Occupation names in Swahili and English - Common Swahili Vocabulary

Learn common Swahili vocabulary with this English-to-Swahili list of Occupation names. Essential for daily conversations, this will help to build your Swahili language skills through popular words and play Swahili quizzes and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you do get not bored. If you think too hard to learn the Swahili language, then the 1000 most common Swahili words will help you to learn the Swahili language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Occupation vocabulary words in Swahili.

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List of Occupation names in Swahili with English Pronunciation

Learn Occupation in Swahili, along with their English pronunciation. This vocabulary guide helps beginners and language enthusiasts expand their Swahili vocabulary for daily conversations.

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

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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

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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