Swahili
mnena
m-NEH-nah
How to say it
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Meaning
an eloquent, confident speaker; mnena watu is a popular speaker or demagogue, and mnena uwongo means a liar.
Good to know
eloquent, confident speaker. mnena watu. popular speaker, demagogue. mnena uwongo. liar
Examples
- Mnena huyo aliwashawishi wapiga kura wengi.That speaker won over many voters.
- Watu walimwita mnena uwongo baada ya ahadi zake kushindwa.People called him a liar after his promises failed.
- Mnena watu alizungumza kwa hisia kali mkutanoni.The demagogue spoke with strong emotion at the rally.
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