Swahili
mshabiki
m-shah-BEE-kee
How to say it
Swahilimshabikim-shah-BEE-keesoon
Englishfansoon
Frenchéventailsoon
Meaning
an enthusiast or avid fan of something, such as a sport or pastime.
Good to know
widely used today for sports fans, e.g. mshabiki wa mpira (football fan).
Examples
- Yeye ni mshabiki mkubwa wa mpira wa miguu.He is a huge football fan.
- Mtu huyu ni mshabiki sana wa karata.This person is an avid cardplayer.
- Je, wewe ni mshabiki wa timu gani?Which team are you a fan of?
- Mashabiki walijaza uwanja mzima.The fans filled the whole stadium.
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