Ofisi
oh-FEE-see /ɔ.ˈfi.si/
"Ofisi" is Sheng for office.
Meaning
- noun office. An office, or the administrative room in a school. From English, pronounced the local way.
Examples
- Ofisi yetu iko mjini. Our office is in town.
- Nipeleke ofisi ya mkuu. Take me to the head's office.
See Ofisi used in other entries
- Usilete tei kwa ofisi.Don't bring alcohol to the office.From Tei
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
English 'office' via Swahili 'ofisi'.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Ofisi
What does Ofisi mean in Sheng?
"Ofisi" is Sheng for office. An office, or the administrative room in a school. From English, pronounced the local way.
How do you use Ofisi in a sentence?
"Ofisi yetu iko mjini." means "Our office is in town."
How do you pronounce Ofisi?
Say it oh-FEE-see (/ɔ.ˈfi.si/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Ofisi come from?
English 'office' via Swahili 'ofisi'.
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