Swahili
mtiaji
m-ti-A-ji
How to say it
Swahilimtiajim-ti-A-jisoon
Englishinstigatorsoon
Frenchinstigateursoon
Meaning
one who sets something in motion or applies something; especially in 'mtia moto', an arsonist.
Good to know
(wa-i 1. "- mtia. 2.: - moto. incen- diary, arsonist
Examples
- Mtiaji moto alikamatwa na polisi.The arsonist was arrested by the police.
- Mtiaji wa dawa alifika shambani.The one applying the medicine arrived at the farm.
- Je, walimshuku mtiaji moto yule?Did they suspect that arsonist?
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