Swahili · Work & Business
mfanyakazi mwenza
Colleague
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person you work with.
Example
Wafanyakazi wenzangu ni wema.
My colleagues are kind.
Etymology
'Mfanyakazi mwenza' directly translates as 'working person with' and is a compound of 'mfanyakazi' (worker) and 'mwenza' (companion). This term reflects collaborative work culture in communities.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mfanyakazi mwenza' is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially within workplace discussions in East Africa.