Swahili
mgeni
m-GE-ni
How to say it
Swahilimgenim-GE-nisoon
Englishguest, strangersoon
Frenchinvité, étrangersoon
Meaning
a visitor or guest, or by extension a stranger or foreigner.
Good to know
stranger, foreigner; guest, visitor
Examples
- Mgeni alifika nyumbani jioni.A guest arrived at the house in the evening.
- Je, unamfahamu mgeni yule?Do you know that visitor?
- Hatukumtarajia mgeni leo.We weren't expecting a guest today.
- Wageni watafika kesho kutoka mkoani.Guests will arrive tomorrow from upcountry.
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