Swahili
mtamani
m-ta-MA-ni
How to say it
Swahilimtamanim-ta-MA-nisoon
Englishambitious personsoon
Frenchpersonne ambitieusesoon
Meaning
a greedy, covetous, or overly ambitious person.
Good to know
ambitious/pushy person; greedy/lustful person
Examples
- Mtamani hatosheki na alichonacho.A greedy person is never satisfied with what he has.
- Usiwe mtamani wa mali za wengine.Don't be covetous of other people's property.
- Je, kweli ni mtamani au anahitaji tu?Is he really greedy, or just in need?
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