Swahili
mnyongaji
m-nyo-NGAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimnyongajim-nyo-NGAH-jeesoon
Englishhangmansoon
Frenchbourreausoon
Meaning
a hangman or executioner.
Good to know
hangman, executioner
Examples
- Mnyongaji alitekeleza adhabu asubuhi.The executioner carried out the sentence in the morning.
- Kazi ya mnyongaji ilikuwa ngumu kihisia.The executioner's job was emotionally hard.
- Historia inasimulia habari za wanyongaji wa zamani.History recounts stories of executioners of old.
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