msikilizaji

How to say it

Meaning

A person who listens, such as someone following a radio program, the person spoken to in a conversation, or someone known for listening well to others.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural wasikilizaji, from kusikiliza, to listen. Radio presenters greet wasikilizaji wapendwa, dear listeners; kuwa msikilizaji mzuri is to be a good listener.

Examples

• Mama yangu ni msikilizaji mzuri sana.My mother is a very good listener.
• Wasikilizaji wengi walipiga simu kituoni.Many listeners phoned the station.
• Kila msikilizaji anaweza kutuma ujumbe mfupi.Every listener can send a text message.