Swahili
mposeaji
m-po-seh-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimposeajim-po-seh-AH-jeesoon
Englishmatchmakersoon
Frenchentremetteursoon
Meaning
a person who acts on behalf of someone else to arrange or propose a marriage; a matchmaker.
Good to know
person who acts on behalf of another in proposing marriage, matchmaker
Examples
- Mposeaji alitumwa na familia kuomba mkono wa binti.The matchmaker was sent by the family to ask for the daughter's hand.
- Katika mila zetu, mposeaji ana wajibu mkubwa.In our traditions, the matchmaker has a major role.
- Je, mposeaji amefika tayari?Has the matchmaker already arrived?
- Hawakutumia mposeaji, walijichumbia wenyewe.They did not use a matchmaker, they courted each other directly.
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