Swahili
mtashi
m-TA-shi
How to say it
Swahilimtashim-TA-shisoon
Englishbeggarsoon
Frenchmendiantsoon
Meaning
one who begs or pleads earnestly and persistently.
Good to know
one who asks/begs/pleads earnestly /importunately
Examples
- Mtashi alirudia ombi lake mara kwa mara.The persistent petitioner repeated his request again and again.
- Usiwe mtashi wa vitu visivyo vyako.Don't be a beggar for things that aren't yours.
- Je, alikuwa mtashi wa msaada?Was he pleading earnestly for help?
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