Swahili
mtembezaji
m-tem-be-ZA-ji
How to say it
Swahilimtembezajim-tem-be-ZA-jisoon
Englishwalkersoon
Frenchpromeneursoon
Meaning
one who walks or strolls about; a wanderer.
Good to know
can also carry the connotation of a tourist, an idler, or (of a woman) someone of loose morals.
Examples
- Mtembezaji alipita mtaani akiuza vitafunio.The wandering vendor passed through the street selling snacks.
- Wageni wale ni watembezaji tu mjini.Those foreigners are just tourists strolling around the city.
- Je, ni mtembezaji au ana kazi maalum?Is he a wanderer, or does he have a specific job?
- Hakuwa mtembezaji, alikuwa akitafuta kazi.He wasn't idling about, he was looking for work.
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