kinyozi
kee-NYOH-zee
How to say it
Swahilikinyozikee-NYOH-zeesoon
Englishbarber, hairdresser (for men)soon
Frenchbarbier, coiffeursoon
Meaning
A person who cuts and shaves hair, especially men’s hair; also the barber’s shop where this is done.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun with wa agreement for the person: kinyozi wangu, my barber; plural vinyozi. It comes from kunyoa, to shave; a hair salon is saluni. mnyozi in the dictionary points here.
Examples
- Nilienda kwa kinyozi kunyoa nywele.I went to the barber to have my hair cut.
- Kinyozi huyo ana wateja wengi mjini.That barber has many customers in town.
- Vinyozi wengi hufungua saa mbili asubuhi.Many barbers open at eight in the morning.
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