mcheza

How to say it

Meaning

A person who plays something, used before the name of what is played: mcheza tenisi, a tennis player; mcheza filamu, a film actor; mcheza kamari, a gambler.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural wacheza; from kucheza, to play. It is usually followed by the game; alone, mchezaji is the common word for a player. The proverb mcheza kwao hutunzwa says one who plays at home is rewarded.

Examples

• Mcheza tenisi huyo ameshinda mashindano mengi.That tennis player has won many tournaments.
• Alikuwa mcheza filamu maarufu kabla ya kuingia siasani.She was a famous film actor before going into politics.
• Wacheza kamari wengi hupoteza pesa zao.Many gamblers lose their money.

Forms

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