Swahili
chaguzi
cha-GU-zi
How to say it
Swahilichaguzicha-GU-zisoon
Englishfussysoon
Frenchdifficile, exigeantsoon
Meaning
fussy or overly critical, especially about food or belongings.
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adj. fastidious, critical
Examples
- Yeye ni mtu chaguzi kuhusu chakula.He is a picky person about food.
- Msichana huyu ni chaguzi sana kuhusu nguo.This girl is very fussy about clothes.
- Usiwe chaguzi mno, kula ulichopewa.Don't be too picky, eat what you were given.
- Mteja huyu ni chaguzi, anachunguza kila kitu kwa makini.This customer is fastidious, he examines everything carefully.
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