mhisani

How to say it

Meaning

a person who gives generously or does good for others; a benefactor.

Good to know

often used for donors or philanthropists.

Examples

• Mhisani huyo alijenga shule kwa ajili ya watoto yatima.That benefactor built a school for orphaned children.
• Je, unamfahamu mhisani aliyetusaidia mwaka jana?Do you know the benefactor who helped us last year?
• Hospitali hii ilijengwa na mhisani asiyependa jina lake litajwe.This hospital was built by a benefactor who prefers to remain anonymous.
• Bila mhisani wetu, mradi huu usingekamilika.Without our benefactor, this project would not have been completed.