Swahili
mshonaji
m-sho-NAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimshonajim-sho-NAH-jeesoon
Englishtailorsoon
Frenchcouturiersoon
Meaning
a person whose occupation is sewing clothes; a tailor.
Good to know
variant of mshoni.
Examples
- Mshonaji alishona sketi kwa uzuri.The tailor sewed the skirt beautifully.
- Je, mshonaji atamaliza lini kazi hii?When will the tailor finish this job?
- Mshonaji alitumia mashine ya kisasa.The tailor used a modern machine.
- Hakuwa mshonaji hodari.He was not a skilled tailor.
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