Swahili
mbini
MBI-ni
How to say it
SwahilimbiniMBI-nisoon
Englishblacksmith, forgersoon
Frenchforgeron, faussairesoon
Meaning
a blacksmith; also a forger or counterfeiter.
Good to know
describes a metalworker, or figuratively someone who forges documents or money.
Examples
- Mbini alitengeneza jembe jipya.The blacksmith made a new hoe.
- Alikamatwa akiwa mbini wa fedha bandia.He was caught as a counterfeiter of fake money.
- Kijiji hicho kina mbini stadi.That village has a skilled blacksmith.
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