Swahili
mchagua
mcha-GU-a
How to say it
Swahilimchaguamcha-GU-asoon
Englishpicky personsoon
Frenchdifficilesoon
Meaning
one who chooses or is overly picky and selective.
Good to know
known from the proverb "mchagua jembe si mkulima" (a poor workman blames his tools).
Examples
- Mchagua jembe si mkulima.A poor workman blames his tools.
- Usiwe mchagua sana kwenye chakula.Don't be too picky about food.
- Mchagua wa kazi mara nyingi hukosa nafasi.A person who is too choosy about jobs often misses opportunities.
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