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Swahili

mlinzi

m-LEE-nzee

How to say it

Swahilimlinzim-LEE-nzeesoon
Englishwatchmansoon
Frenchveilleursoon

Meaning

a watchman, guard, or caretaker; also a shepherd, protector, or legal guardian.

Good to know

watchman, guard, caretaker; shepherd; protector, defender; jur. guardian

Examples

  • Mlinzi alifungua lango asubuhi.The guard opened the gate in the morning.
  • Mlinzi wa mifugo alikuwa macho usiku kucha.The livestock guard stayed alert all night.
  • Je, mlinzi wa hoteli hii ni nani?Who is this hotel's watchman?
  • Mahakama ilimteua mlinzi wa watoto hao.The court appointed a guardian for those children.

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