Swahili
mfua
m-FU-a
How to say it
Swahilimfuam-FU-asoon
Englishsmithsoon
Frenchforgeronsoon
Meaning
a smith or craftsman who works by hammering, such as a goldsmith or blacksmith.
Good to know
mfua dhahabu means goldsmith, mfua chuma means blacksmith, mfua nguo means washerwoman.
Examples
- Mfua dhahabu alitengeneza pete nzuri.The goldsmith made a beautiful ring.
- Je, mfua chuma anafanya kazi wapi?Where does the blacksmith work?
- Hakuwa mfua nguo mzoefu.She wasn't an experienced washerwoman.
- Wafua vyuma watagoma kesho.The blacksmiths will strike tomorrow.
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