Swahili
mpigani
um-pee-GA-nee
How to say it
Swahilimpiganium-pee-GA-neesoon
Englishfightersoon
Frenchcombattantsoon
Meaning
a person who fights, especially in war or physical combat; a fighter or combatant.
Good to know
From -pigana (to fight); often used for soldiers, freedom fighters, or boxers.
Examples
- Mpigani huyo alishinda vita muhimu.That fighter won an important battle.
- Je, ulikuwa mpigani wa uhuru?Were you a freedom fighter?
- Hakuwa mpigani mzuri wa ngumi.He was not a good boxer.
- Wapigani watarudi nyumbani kesho.The fighters will return home tomorrow.
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