mnenaji
mneh-NAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimnenajimneh-NAH-jeesoon
Englishspeaker, one who speaks; spokesmansoon
Frenchorateur; porte-parolesoon
Meaning
A person who speaks, especially one who speaks in public or on behalf of others.
Good to know
Plural wanenaji. From kunena, to speak, a word of formal and church language; mneni is a shorter form. For the Speaker of parliament, spika is the usual word.
Examples
- Mnenaji mkuu wa mkutano alikuwa askofu wa jimbo.The main speaker at the meeting was the diocesan bishop.
- Mnenaji hodari huwavutia wasikilizaji wake.A skilled speaker captivates his listeners.
- Chama kilimteua mnenaji wake mpya.The party appointed its new spokesman.
Forms
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