Swahili · Work & Business
ofisi
Office
Beginnernoun
Definition
A room or building where people work at desks.
Example
Niko ofisini kuanzia saa tatu.
I am at the office from the third hour.
Etymology
'Ofisi' is another term borrowed from English, derived from 'office,' reflecting the influence of colonial administration on modern organizational structures in Swahili-speaking regions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ofisi' is used in formal contexts related to business and administrative discussions, appearing in both spoken and written forms.