mpanda
MPAH-ndah
How to say it
SwahilimpandaMPAH-ndahsoon
Englishrider; climber (one who mounts)soon
Frenchcavalier; grimpeursoon
Meaning
A person who rides an animal or vehicle or who climbs, mostly in set phrases such as mpanda farasi, horse rider.
Good to know
M/wa noun, plural wapanda: mpanda farasi, horseman; wapanda mlima, mountain climbers. Mpanda is also a town in Katavi region.
Examples
- Mpanda farasi alishinda mbio za leo.The horse rider won today’s race.
- Wapanda mlima walifika kileleni asubuhi.The climbers reached the summit in the morning.
- Mpanda baiskeli aligongwa na gari.The cyclist was hit by a car.
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