Swahili
msongora
m-son-GO-ra
How to say it
Swahilimsongoram-son-GO-rasoon
Englishpolicemansoon
Frenchpoliciersoon
Meaning
a policeman, in colloquial speech.
Good to know
informal/slang term rather than the standard word askari.
Examples
- Msongora alisimamisha gari langu barabarani.The policeman stopped my car on the road.
- Kuna msongora mmoja pale kona.There's a policeman over there at the corner.
- Wezi walikimbia walipomwona msongora.The thieves ran when they saw the policeman.
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