almaarufu
ah-lmah-ah-ROO-foo
How to say it
Swahilialmaarufuah-lmah-ah-ROO-foosoon
Englishalias, popularly known assoon
Frenchalias, dit, surnommésoon
Meaning
Links a person’s full name to the nickname or stage name by which they are better known, like alias or better known as.
Good to know
It never changes and stands between the two names: Nasibu Abdul almaarufu Diamond. It is sometimes followed by kama: almaarufu kama Zeca. It comes from Arabic and belongs to news and formal writing.
Examples
- Juma Hassan almaarufu Bwana Mdogo amewasili leo.Juma Hassan, popularly known as Bwana Mdogo, arrived today.
- Mwanamuziki huyo almaarufu Kiboko ametoa wimbo mpya.The musician known as Kiboko has released a new song.
- Mtuhumiwa, almaarufu Mzee wa Kazi, alikamatwa jana.The suspect, alias Mzee wa Kazi, was arrested yesterday.
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