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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