indimi

Swahili

mlaji

m-LAH-jee

How to say it

Swahilimlajim-LAH-jeesoon
Englishbig eatersoon
Frenchgrand mangeursoon

Meaning

a great eater, or someone especially fond of eating certain foods.

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(great) eater, one who likes to eat certain things

Examples

  • Yeye ni mlaji wa nyama.He is a big meat-eater.
  • Mlaji wa matunda hukaa na afya njema.A fruit-lover tends to stay healthy.
  • Sisi ni walaji wa ugali kila siku.We are eaters of ugali every day.
  • Mtoto huyu ni mlaji hodari.This child is a hearty eater.

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