Swahili
mlalaji
m-la-LAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimlalajim-la-LAH-jeesoon
Englishlate sleepersoon
Frenchlève-tardsoon
Meaning
a late sleeper, a sleepyhead.
Good to know
late sleeper, sleepyhead
Examples
- Kaka ni mlalaji, huamka mchana.My brother is a late sleeper; he wakes up at midday.
- Usiwe mlalaji siku ya shule.Don't be a late sleeper on a school day.
- Mlalaji huyo alikosa basi la asubuhi.That sleepyhead missed the morning bus.
- Je, wewe ni mlalaji au mwamkaji wa mapema?Are you a late sleeper or an early riser?
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