msanii
msah-NEE-ee
How to say it
Swahilimsaniimsah-NEE-ee
Englishartist, performer
Frenchartiste
Meaning
A person who creates or performs art, such as a musician, a singer, an actor or a painter; in East African media it most often means a musician.
Good to know
Plural wasanii, with m/wa agreement. Sanaa is art; msanii wa muziki or msanii wa filamu makes the field clear.
Examples
- Msanii huyo ametoa wimbo mpya leo.That artist released a new song today.
- Wasanii wengi walitumbuiza kwenye tamasha.Many artists performed at the festival.
- Anataka kuwa msanii wa uchoraji.She wants to be a painter.
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