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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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