Swahili
mnyang'anyi
m-nya-NG'A-nyee
How to say it
Swahilimnyang'anyim-nya-NG'A-nyeesoon
Englishrobbersoon
Frenchbrigandsoon
Meaning
a robber, plunderer, brigand, or burglar; also an invader or conqueror.
Good to know
robber, plunderer, brig- and, burglar; invader, conqueror
Examples
- Mnyang'anyi aliiba mkoba wake barabarani.A robber snatched her bag in the street.
- Polisi walimkamata mnyang'anyi jana usiku.Police caught a burglar last night.
- Wananchi walipigana dhidi ya wanyang'anyi wa ardhi yao.The people fought against the invaders of their land.
- Je, mnyang'anyi huyo aliwahi kukamatwa awali?Had that robber ever been arrested before?
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