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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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