Swahili
mohafuzi
mo-ha-FOO-zee
How to say it
Swahilimohafuzimo-ha-FOO-zeesoon
Englishsaboteursoon
Frenchagitateursoon
Meaning
a person who deliberately creates confusion or disorder, especially a political saboteur or diversionist.
Good to know
Refers to someone who stirs up confusion or sabotages plans, often used in political contexts for an agitator.
Examples
- Serikali ilimtaja mohafuzi aliyeeneza uvumi.The government named the saboteur who spread rumors.
- Je, kundi hilo lina mohafuzi miongoni mwao?Does that group have a saboteur among them?
- Hawakuwa mohafuzi, walikuwa wafanyakazi waaminifu.They were not saboteurs; they were loyal workers.
- Polisi watamkamata mohafuzi huyo kesho.Police will arrest that saboteur tomorrow.
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