mnyonge

How to say it

Meaning

a weak or sickly person, or a mean and malicious one; today often used for someone downtrodden or poor.

Good to know

weak/sickly person; mean/ malicious person

Examples

• Serikali iliahidi kuwasaidia wanyonge.The government promised to help the downtrodden.
• Mnyonge huyo alionekana dhaifu sana kimwili.That sickly person looked very frail physically.
• Usimdharau mnyonge, naye ana haki zake.Don't look down on the lowly, they too have rights.
• Mnyonge wa kijana huyo hakumzuia kufanya kazi kwa bidii.That young man's weakness didn't stop him from working hard.

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