mtu maarufu
MTOO mah-ah-ROO-foo
How to say it
Swahilimtu maarufuMTOO mah-ah-ROO-foo
Englishfamous person, celebrity
Frenchpersonne célèbre, célébrité
Meaning
A person whom many people know, such as an artist, a sports star or a public figure.
Good to know
The plural is watu maarufu. Mtu mashuhuri means the same; maarufu does not change with the noun class.
Examples
- Baba yake alikuwa mtu maarufu mjini.His father was a famous man in town.
- Watu maarufu wengi hutumia mitandao ya kijamii.Many famous people use social media.
- Kuwa mtu maarufu kuna faida na hasara zake.Being a celebrity has its advantages and disadvantages.
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