A person who gives birth to or produces offspring
Mama yangu ni mzazi wangu wa kike.
— My mother is my female parent.
Mzazi mmoja anaweza kulea watoto wengi.
— One parent can raise many children.
A person who protects, cares for, and raises a child
Wazazi wote wanawajibika kwa malezi ya watoto wao.
— All parents are responsible for raising their children.
Mzazi mwenye bidii hufanya kila juhudi kumlea mtoto wake vyema.
— A diligent parent makes every effort to raise their child well.