Swahili
mahiri
mah-HEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilimahirimah-HEE-reesoon
Englishskillfulsoon
Frenchhabile, adroitsoon
Meaning
skillful, clever, and quick-witted; sometimes used figuratively for someone sly or crafty.
Good to know
adj; skilful, adroit, nimble, agile, dexterous; clever, quick-witted, capable; fig. sly, crafty, deceitful
Examples
- Yeye ni fundi mahiri sana.He is a very skillful craftsman.
- Mtoto huyu ni mahiri katika hesabu.This child is clever at mathematics.
- Je, ni mahiri kiasi gani kwenye mchezo huu?How skillful is he at this game?
- Alitumia hila za kimahiri kumdanganya.He used cunning tricks to deceive him.
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