Swahili
kitarishi
kee-tah-REE-shee
How to say it
Swahilikitarishikee-tah-REE-sheesoon
Englishmessenger-boysoon
Frenchgarçon de coursessoon
Meaning
a boy or young man employed to run errands or carry messages.
Good to know
Also used dismissively for someone who does another's bidding.
Examples
- Kitarishi alipeleka barua ofisini.The messenger-boy delivered the letter to the office.
- Usimtumie kama kitarishi wako tu.Don't just use him as your errand boy.
- Kitarishi wa duka alileta bidhaa nyumbani.The shop's delivery boy brought the goods home.
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