mshambuliaji
mshah-mboo-lee-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimshambuliajimshah-mboo-lee-AH-jee
Englishstriker, forward; attacker
Frenchattaquant
Meaning
A football player whose main job is to attack and score goals; more generally, a person who attacks someone.
Good to know
Plural washambuliaji. From kushambulia, to attack; kiungo mshambuliaji is an attacking midfielder.
Examples
- Mshambuliaji huyo amefunga mabao kumi msimu huu.That striker has scored ten goals this season.
- Klabu inatafuta mshambuliaji mpya.The club is looking for a new striker.
- Polisi wanamtafuta mshambuliaji aliyemjeruhi mlinzi.The police are looking for the attacker who wounded the guard.
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