Swahili
mlia
m-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilimliam-LEE-ahsoon
Englishcrybabysoon
Frenchpleurnicheursoon
Meaning
someone who cries a lot, especially a child.
Good to know
one who cries (e.g. a child)
Examples
- Mtoto huyu ni mlia mkubwa usiku.This child is a big crier at night.
- Mlia yule hulia kila anapokosa pipi.That crier cries whenever he's denied candy.
- Usimwache mlia peke yake chumbani.Don't leave the crying child alone in the room.
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