Swahili
mgombezi
m-go-MBE-zi
How to say it
Swahilimgombezim-go-MBE-zisoon
Englishfaultfindersoon
Frenchgrognonsoon
Meaning
a person who constantly finds fault or complains, a grumbler.
Good to know
faultfinder, carper; grumbler, surly person
Examples
- Mgombezi alilalamika kuhusu kila kitu.The grumbler complained about everything.
- Je, kwa nini uko mgombezi leo?Why are you so surly today?
- Sikutaka kuwa mgombezi kazini.I didn't want to be a faultfinder at work.
- Mgombezi ataondolewa kwenye timu.The grumbler will be removed from the team.
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