indimi

Swahili

baharia

ba-ha-RI-a

How to say it

Swahilibahariaba-ha-RI-asoon
Englishsailorsoon
Frenchmarinsoon

Meaning

a sailor or seaman.

Good to know

sailor, seaman. ( = mwanamaji.)

Examples

  • Baba yake ni baharia wa meli kubwa.His father is a sailor on a large ship.
  • Baharia huyo amefanya kazi baharini miaka mingi.That sailor has worked at sea for many years.
  • Mabaharia walipanda meli asubuhi.The sailors boarded the ship in the morning.
  • Maisha ya baharia ni magumu.A sailor's life is hard.

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