Swahili
mfisadi
m-fi-SA-di
How to say it
Swahilimfisadim-fi-SA-disoon
Englishwarrior, murderersoon
Frenchguerrier, meurtriersoon
Meaning
a person who kills or fights, especially in war; a warrior or murderer.
Good to know
in modern Swahili, mfisadi is more commonly used to mean a corrupt person, from ufisadi (corruption).
Examples
- Mfisadi aliuawa vitani.The warrior was killed in the war.
- Je, ni kweli alikuwa mfisadi wa hatari?Is it true he was a dangerous killer?
- Hawakumkamata mfisadi yule.They didn't capture that fighter.
- Mfisadi ataadhibiwa kwa uhalifu wake.The murderer will be punished for his crime.
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