Swahili
mlizi
m-LEE-zee
How to say it
Swahilimlizim-LEE-zeesoon
Englishwhinersoon
Frenchpleurnicheursoon
Meaning
one who cries, screams, or whines; also, one who causes something to make noise.
Good to know
one who cries/screams/whines; one who causes someone/something to make a noise
Examples
- Mlizi alilalamika usiku kucha.The whiner complained all night long.
- Mtoto huyu ni mlizi mkubwa akiwa na njaa.This child is a big crier when hungry.
- Mlizi wa kengele alizivuta kwa nguvu.The bell-ringer pulled them hard.
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