Swahili
mbazazi
mba-ZA-zi
How to say it
Swahilimbazazimba-ZA-zisoon
Englishtrader, swindlersoon
Frenchcommerçant, escrocsoon
Meaning
a trader or dealer; also a speculator, gambler, or swindler.
Good to know
can describe an honest trader or, depending on context, a dishonest dealer.
Examples
- Mbazazi yule aliuza bidhaa bandia.That trader sold fake goods.
- Alikuwa mbazazi wa hisa sokoni.He was a stock market speculator.
- Usinunue kutoka kwa mbazazi asiyeaminika.Don't buy from an untrustworthy dealer.
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