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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