indimi

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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