Swahili
mpelelezi
m-pe-le-LEH-zee
How to say it
Swahilimpelelezim-pe-le-LEH-zeesoon
Englishobserversoon
Frenchobservateursoon
Meaning
an observer, scout, or spy; also a pursuer or investigator.
Good to know
observer, scout, spy; pursuer, persecutor
Examples
- Mpelelezi alifuatilia mtuhumiwa kwa siku tatu.The detective tailed the suspect for three days.
- Mpelelezi wa serikali alitumwa mpakani.A government scout was sent to the border.
- Je, mpelelezi ameshapata ushahidi wowote?Has the investigator found any evidence yet?
- Mpelelezi alificha utambulisho wake.The spy concealed his identity.
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