Swahili
mbayana
mba-YA-na
How to say it
Swahilimbayanamba-YA-nasoon
Englishfamous person, obvioussoon
Frenchcélèbre, évidentsoon
Meaning
a well-known or famous person; also used as an adjective meaning evident or obvious.
Good to know
literary word, less common than "maarufu" (famous) in modern speech.
Examples
- Yeye ni mbayana katika fani ya muziki.He is well-known in the field of music.
- Ukweli huu ni mbayana kwa wote.This truth is obvious to everyone.
- Mbayana wa mji huu alifariki wiki iliyopita.The famous person of this town passed away last week.
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