mashuhuri
mah-shoo-HOO-ree
How to say it
Swahilimashuhurimah-shoo-HOO-ree
Englishfamous, well known, prominent
Frenchcélèbre, renommé, éminent
Meaning
Known by many people, usually for good work or high position, like a leader, an artist or a scholar.
Good to know
An adjective that never changes with the noun: kiongozi mashuhuri, viongozi mashuhuri. Maarufu is a common word with the same meaning.
Examples
- Mwandishi huyo ni mashuhuri Afrika Mashariki.That writer is famous in East Africa.
- Wanamuziki mashuhuri walialikwa kwenye sherehe.Well known musicians were invited to the celebration.
- Babu yangu alikuwa mganga mashuhuri kijijini.My grandfather was a famous healer in the village.
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