Swahili
mjima
um-JEE-mah
How to say it
Swahilimjimaum-JEE-mahsoon
Englishhelpful personsoon
Frenchserviablesoon
Meaning
a helpful person, always ready to lend a hand.
Good to know
You can use this term when describing someone who is kind and supportive.
Examples
- Yeye ni mjima, kila wakati anasaidia majirani.He is a helpful person, always assisting the neighbors.
- Ninapenda watu wajima.I love helpful people.
- Mjima alinisaidia kubeba mizigo.The helpful person helped me carry the luggage.
- Je, unamfahamu mjima yule kijijini?Do you know that helpful person in the village?
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