Swahili
mshindi
m-SHEEN-dee
How to say it
Swahilimshindim-SHEEN-deesoon
Englishwinnersoon
Frenchvainqueursoon
Meaning
a person who wins a contest or competition; a winner or victor.
Good to know
variant of mshinda.
Examples
- Mshindi wa shindano alipewa zawadi.The winner of the competition was given a prize.
- Je, mshindi wa mwaka jana ni nani?Who was last year's winner?
- Mshindi alipokea kombe kwa furaha.The winner received the trophy joyfully.
- Hakuwa mshindi, alishindwa mchezo.He was not the winner, he lost the game.
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