mshiriki
mshee-REE-kee
How to say it
Swahilimshirikimshee-REE-kee
Englishparticipant, contestant; partner
Frenchparticipant, concurrent ; partenaire
Meaning
A person, a team or a country that takes part in an activity, a contest or an organization, or someone who shares in a task with others.
Good to know
Plural washiriki. From kushiriki, to take part. Mshiriki wa shindano is a contestant, and mshirika is a close associate or ally.
Examples
- Kila mshiriki atapewa cheti.Each participant will be given a certificate.
- Washiriki wa semina walifika mapema.The seminar participants arrived early.
- Mshiriki huyo alishinda shindano la kuimba.That contestant won the singing competition.
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