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Swahili

hodari

hoh-DAH-ree

How to say it

Swahilihodarihoh-DAH-reesoon
Englishcapablesoon
Frenchcapablesoon

Meaning

strong, capable, or diligent; a person skilled and energetic at what they do.

Good to know

mtu hodari means 'a capable, skilled person'.

Examples

  • Yeye ni mfanyakazi hodari sana.He is a very capable worker.
  • Mwanafunzi huyo ni hodari katika masomo yake.That student is diligent in his studies.
  • Askari hodari walilinda mji vizuri.The able soldiers guarded the town well.
  • Je, wewe ni hodari wa kupika?Are you good at cooking?

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