indimi

Swahili

mchomaji

mcho-MA-ji

How to say it

Swahilimchomajimcho-MA-jisoon
Englisharsonistsoon
Frenchincendiairesoon

Meaning

an arsonist, someone who deliberately sets fire to property.

Good to know

can also describe someone who roasts or grills food, depending on context.

Examples

  • Polisi walimtia nguvuni mchomaji wa nyumba ile.Police arrested the arsonist of that house.
  • Mchomaji wa nyama alifungua duka jipya.The meat roaster opened a new shop.
  • Moto ule ulisababishwa na mchomaji.That fire was caused by an arsonist.

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