Swahili
manju
MAHN-joo
How to say it
SwahilimanjuMAHN-joosoon
Englishsong leadersoon
Frenchmeneur de chantsoon
Meaning
the leader of singing at traditional dances.
Good to know
leader of singing (at dances). manoari L Engl. J; metal ring between the blade and handle of a knife; back of a knife
Examples
- Manju aliongoza wimbo kwenye ngoma.The song leader led the singing at the dance.
- Kila kikundi cha ngoma kina manju wake.Every dance group has its own song leader.
- Sauti ya manju ilisikika mbali.The song leader's voice was heard far away.
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