Swahili
mlalazamu
m-la-la-ZAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilimlalazamum-la-la-ZAH-moosoon
Englishwatchmansoon
Frenchveilleursoon
Meaning
a watchman or guard.
Good to know
watchman, guard
Examples
- Mlalazamu alikesha usiku kucha.The watchman stayed awake the whole night.
- Tuliajiri mlalazamu kwa ajili ya duka.We hired a guard for the shop.
- Mlalazamu alimwona mwizi akijaribu kuingia.The watchman saw a thief trying to get in.
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