Swahili
mnunaji
um-noo-NA-jee
How to say it
Swahilimnunajium-noo-NA-jeesoon
Englishsulkersoon
Frenchboudeursoon
Meaning
a person who sulks or pouts, showing displeasure through silence or a sullen expression.
Good to know
Agent noun from -nuna (to sulk, to pout), often said of children or the easily offended.
Examples
- Mtoto alikuwa mnunaji baada ya kukemewa.The child was a sulker after being scolded.
- Je, kwa nini wewe ni mnunaji leo?Why are you sulking today?
- Hatakuwa mnunaji tena akipewa zawadi.He will not sulk anymore once given a gift.
- Mnunaji huyo hakuongea na mtu yeyote.That sulker did not speak to anyone.
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