Swahili · Common Verbs
kufanya kazi
To work
Beginnerverb
Definition
To do a job, literally to do work.
Example
Ninafanya kazi katika kampuni kubwa.
I work at a big company.
Etymology
'Kufanya kazi' combines 'kufanya' (to do) and 'kazi' (work), a phrase that emphasizes labor and effort in the context of productivity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kufanya kazi' is typically used informally in everyday conversations about labor or tasks, but can also appear in formal job descriptions or organizational contexts.