mtegaji
mteh-GAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimtegajimteh-GAH-jee
Englishtrapper, one who sets traps
Frenchtrappeur, poseur de pièges
Meaning
A person who sets traps to catch animals such as rats, birds or game, often to sell them or their skins.
Good to know
Plural wategaji. From kutega, to set a trap; mtega is a shorter form of the same word. It can also describe a person who sets a trap for others.
Examples
- Mtegaji huyo hukamata panya na kuwauza sokoni.That trapper catches rats and sells them at the market.
- Wategaji waliweka mitego yao karibu na mto.The trappers set their traps near the river.
- Mtegaji mzoefu anajua njia za wanyama porini.An experienced trapper knows the animal paths in the bush.
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