Swahili
msalimu
um-sa-LEE-moo
How to say it
Swahilimsalimuum-sa-LEE-moosoon
Englishgreetersoon
Frenchpersonne qui saluesoon
Meaning
a person who greets or gives salutations to others.
Good to know
Agent noun from -salimu (to greet, to salute).
Examples
- Msalimu alimsalimia kila mgeni mlangoni.The greeter welcomed every guest at the door.
- Je, msalimu amewasili tayari?Has the greeter already arrived?
- Hakuwa msalimu wa heshima kwa wazee.He was not a respectful greeter to the elders.
- Msalimu atawasalimu wageni asubuhi.The greeter will greet the guests in the morning.
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