Swahili
kalamzi
ka-LAM-zi
How to say it
Swahilikalamzika-LAM-zisoon
Englishquick-wittedsoon
Frenchvif d'espritsoon
Meaning
quick-witted and sharp-tongued, able to respond cleverly and fast.
Good to know
adj. quick-witted, witty, sharp- tongued
Examples
- Msichana yule ni kalamzi, hakosi jibu.That girl is quick-witted, she never lacks an answer.
- Alijibu kwa kalamzi hata mwalimu akashangaa.He answered so sharply that even the teacher was surprised.
- Je, kwa nini huwa kalamzi kila unapoulizwa?Why are you always so quick-tongued whenever you're asked something?
- Watu kalamzi huwashinda wapinzani wao kwa maneno.Sharp-tongued people beat their opponents with words.
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