Swahili
mfafanusi
m-fa-fa-NU-si
How to say it
Swahilimfafanusim-fa-fa-NU-sisoon
Englishdraftsmansoon
Frenchdessinateursoon
Meaning
a person who explains or illustrates, a draftsman or illustrator.
Good to know
from -fafanua (to explain, clarify, illustrate).
Examples
- Mfafanusi alichora ramani ya jengo.The draftsman drew the building's plan.
- Je, mfafanusi huyu ana uzoefu wa miaka mingapi?How many years of experience does this illustrator have?
- Hakuwa mfafanusi mzuri wa vitabu vya watoto.He wasn't a good illustrator of children's books.
- Mfafanusi atatoa maelezo kesho.The draftsman will provide explanations tomorrow.
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