Swahili
mchezaji
um-cheh-ZAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimchezajium-cheh-ZAH-jeesoon
Englishplayer, actorsoon
Frenchjoueursoon
Meaning
a player who takes part in a game or sport, or an actor in a play or film.
Good to know
m- wa- class (people); from kucheza, to play; plural wachezaji.
Examples
- Mchezaji alifunga bao zuri.The player scored a good goal.
- Je, mchezaji huyu ni nani?Who is this player?
- Mchezaji hakuweza kucheza leo.The player could not play today.
- Wachezaji watafika uwanjani kesho.The players will arrive at the field tomorrow.
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