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Swahili

msukani

m-su-KA-ni

How to say it

Swahilimsukanim-su-KA-nisoon
Englishhelmsman, driversoon
Frenchtimonier, conducteursoon

Meaning

a helmsman who steers a boat; also the driver of a vehicle.

Good to know

naut. helmsman; driver (of a vehicle)

Examples

  • Msukani aliongoza mashua kuelekea bandarini.The helmsman steered the boat toward the harbor.
  • Gari lilikuwa na msukani mzoefu.The car had an experienced driver.
  • Je, msukani anajua njia hii?Does the driver know this route?
  • Msukani hakuweza kuiepusha dhoruba.The helmsman couldn't avoid the storm.

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