Swahili
bawabu
ba-WA-bu
How to say it
Swahilibawabuba-WA-busoon
Englishdoorkeepersoon
Frenchportiersoon
Meaning
a doorkeeper, gatekeeper, or porter.
Good to know
bawabu wa gereza means a prison guard.
Examples
- Bawabu alifungua lango kwa wageni.The doorkeeper opened the gate for the guests.
- Bawabu wa gereza alikuwa mkali.The prison guard was strict.
- Aliajiriwa kama bawabu wa hoteli.He was hired as a hotel doorkeeper.
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