indimi

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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