Swahili
kilinda
ki-LIN-da
How to say it
Swahilikilindaki-LIN-dasoon
Englishguardsoon
Frenchgardesoon
Meaning
a guard, watchman, or protector.
Good to know
guard, watchman, protector
Examples
- Kilinda alilinda geti usiku kucha.The guard watched the gate all night.
- Tumeajiri kilinda mpya wa duka.We've hired a new guard for the shop.
- Je, kilinda alikuwepo wakati wa wizi?Was the guard present during the theft?
- Kilinda hakuruhusu mtu yeyote kuingia bila kibali.The guard didn't let anyone in without permission.
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