Swahili
mpomoshi
m-po-MO-shee
How to say it
Swahilimpomoshim-po-MO-sheesoon
Englishdemolishersoon
Frenchdestructeursoon
Meaning
a person who destroys or demolishes something.
Good to know
agent noun from -pomoa (to demolish/tear down).
Examples
- Mpomoshi wa nyumba alifika asubuhi.The demolisher of the house arrived in the morning.
- Yeye ni mpomoshi wa mahusiano mazuri.He is a destroyer of good relationships.
- Je, mpomoshi ataanza kazi lini?When will the demolisher start work?
- Hawakuwa wapomoshi, walikuwa wajenzi.They were not destroyers, they were builders.
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