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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