Fundi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfʊndiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fundi is a noun meaning (South Africa, Zimbabwe) A master of a particular skill; an expert.
Meaning
(South Africa, Zimbabwe) A master of a particular skill; an expert.
More Meanings
- (East Africa) A person who repairs and maintains things; mechanic, repairer.
- The African cereal plant Digitaria exilis.
- plural of fundus
Example Sentences
Alas I our small office staff boasted no bird fundi and the bird remained unindentified.
The air compressor sends off quite a large blast of air, sending dust skyward, as the air drilling begins. The driller's compressor remains in the backyard in Morogoro town, as the fundi mechanic works to put it back together again.
I am sure, dear reader that if you live in Africa the fundi is an integral part of your daily existence. For you who is a non-Swahili speaker, a fundi is anybody who does repair works and includes a mechanic, tailor, bicycle repair man,[…]
Word Forms
- fundis
- fundungi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include master, dabster, expert, adept, umfundisi, masterman.
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