mtembezi
mteh-MBEH-zee
How to say it
Swahilimtembezimteh-MBEH-zee
Englishwalker, hiker, stroller
Frenchpromeneur, marcheur, randonneur
Meaning
A person who goes about on foot, for pleasure, for sport, or to take something such as a dog for a walk.
Good to know
Plural watembezi. From kutembea, to walk; mtembezaji is another form. In sport, mtembezi wa mbio is a race walker.
Examples
- Mtembezi mmoja aliona moto msituni akapiga simu.A walker saw a fire in the forest and phoned.
- Njia hii ni maarufu kwa watembezi na wapanda baiskeli.This trail is popular with walkers and cyclists.
- Mtembezi wa mbwa hupita hapa kila asubuhi.A dog walker passes here every morning.
Forms
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