Swahili
mshemali
m-sheh-MAH-lee
How to say it
Swahilimshemalim-sheh-MAH-leesoon
EnglishArab from Muscatsoon
FrenchArabe de Mascatesoon
Meaning
an Arab person originally from Muscat, in Oman.
Good to know
an Arab from Muscat
Examples
- Mshemali alifika Zanzibar kwa biashara.The Muscat Arab arrived in Zanzibar for trade.
- Familia ya mshemali iliishi pwani kwa miaka mingi.The Muscat Arab family lived on the coast for many years.
- Je, mshemali huyo ana asili gani?What is that Muscat Arab's origin?
- Wafanyabiashara wengi walikuwa washemali.Many traders were Muscat Arabs.
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