Swahili
msindi
um-SEE-ndee
How to say it
Swahilimsindium-SEE-ndeesoon
Englishdrowsy personsoon
Frenchpersonne somnolentesoon
Meaning
a person who is dozing or drowsy, especially one nodding off to sleep.
Good to know
Describes someone struggling to stay awake, often used lightheartedly.
Examples
- Msindi yule alilala darasani.That drowsy person fell asleep in class.
- Je, wewe ni msindi mchana huu?Are you drowsy this afternoon?
- Hakuwa msindi wakati wa mkutano.He was not drowsy during the meeting.
- Wasindi watapewa kahawa ili waamke.The drowsy ones will be given coffee to wake up.
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