mlimwengu
mlee-MWEH-ngoo
How to say it
Swahilimlimwengumlee-MWEH-ngoo
Englishperson of this world; worldly person
Frenchêtre humain; personne mondaine
Meaning
Any human being living in this world; also a person taken up with worldly pleasures rather than faith.
Good to know
Plural walimwengu, heard most in sayings like kila mlimwengu, everyone alive. From ulimwengu, the world; mwulimwengu is another spelling.
Examples
- Kila mlimwengu ana shida zake.Every person in this world has his troubles.
- Walimwengu hupenda kusema maneno mengi.People of this world love to talk a lot.
- Yeye ni mlimwengu, hajali mambo ya dini.He is a worldly man; he cares nothing for religion.
Forms
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