mtu mashuhuri
MTOO mah-shoo-HOO-ree
How to say it
Swahilimtu mashuhuriMTOO mah-shoo-HOO-ree
Englishcelebrity, famous person
Frenchcélébrité, personnalité connue
Meaning
A person who is widely known, such as a star of music, film or sport, or a well known public figure.
Good to know
The plural is watu mashuhuri, celebrities. Mtu maarufu means the same and is just as common.
Examples
- Mwimbaji huyo amekuwa mtu mashuhuri akiwa bado kijana.That singer became a celebrity while still young.
- Harusi yao ilihudhuriwa na watu mashuhuri wengi.Their wedding was attended by many celebrities.
- Si rahisi kuishi kama mtu mashuhuri.It is not easy to live as a famous person.
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