bedui
beh-DOO-ee
How to say it
Swahilibeduibeh-DOO-eesoon
EnglishBedouin, desert nomadsoon
FrenchBédouinsoon
Meaning
A member of the nomadic Arab peoples of the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa, who traditionally herd camels and goats and live in tents.
Good to know
Plural mabedui or wabedui. From Arabic; also spelled bedawi.
Examples
- Mabedui huhamahama jangwani pamoja na ngamia wao.The Bedouins move about the desert with their camels.
- Bedui alitukaribisha kwenye hema lake kwa chai.A Bedouin welcomed us into his tent with tea.
- Maisha ya bedui yanategemea mifugo na maji ya visima.A Bedouin's life depends on livestock and well water.
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