Swahili
magwiji
mah-GWEE-jee
How to say it
Swahilimagwijimah-GWEE-jeesoon
Englishexperts, masterssoon
Frenchexperts, maîtressoon
Meaning
Skilled, brave, or clever people, especially masters of a craft, sport, or traditional healing.
Good to know
plural of gwiji (li-/ma- class); human referent, takes wa- agreement; often used for masters of a trade, sport, or art.
Examples
- Magwiji wa muziki walifanya tamasha kubwa.Music masters put on a big concert.
- Je, magwiji hao wa mpira watashinda kombe?Will those football greats win the cup?
- Kijiji hicho kina magwiji wa uganga wa jadi.That village has masters of traditional healing.
- Magwiji hawakushindwa hata mara moja msimu huu.The masters were not defeated even once this season.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.