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mpiga picha

MPEE-gah PEE-chah

How to say it

Swahilimpiga pichaMPEE-gah PEE-chah
Englishphotographer
Frenchphotographe

Meaning

A person who takes photographs, as a job for a newspaper or at events, or as a hobby.

Good to know

Plural wapiga picha. From kupiga picha, to take a photo; built like mpiga kura, voter.

Examples

  • Mpiga picha wa gazeti alifika mapema uwanjani.The newspaper photographer arrived early at the stadium.
  • Wapiga picha walijaa nje ya mahakama.Photographers crowded outside the court.
  • Tulimkodi mpiga picha kwa ajili ya harusi.We hired a photographer for the wedding.

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