mnenguaji
mneh-ngoo-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimnenguajimneh-ngoo-AH-jee
Englishdancer (in a band or music video)
Frenchdanseur, danseuse
Meaning
A person who dances on stage with a band or in music videos, known for hip movements; from kunengua, to sway the hips.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wanenguaji. Used above all in Tanzanian entertainment news for dancers of dansi bands and singers; mcheza ngoma is a traditional dancer.
Examples
- Alianza kazi yake kama mnenguaji wa bendi ya dansi.She began her career as a dancer in a dance band.
- Wanenguaji walipanda jukwaani pamoja na mwimbaji.The dancers went on stage with the singer.
- Mnenguaji huyo ameonekana kwenye video nyingi.That dancer has appeared in many videos.
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