Swahili
mtumbuizi
m-tum-bu-I-zi
How to say it
Swahilimtumbuizim-tum-bu-I-zisoon
Englishone who hums softlysoon
Frenchcelui qui fredonnesoon
Meaning
one who sings or hums softly under his breath, especially to calm his nerves or soothe a child.
Good to know
related to -tumbuiza, to entertain or soothe with song.
Examples
- Mama alikuwa mtumbuizi mzuri wa mtoto wake.The mother was skilled at humming her baby to sleep.
- Mtumbuizi aliimba taratibu gizani.The soft singer hummed quietly in the dark.
- Je, unajua nyimbo za mtumbuizi wa jadi?Do you know the songs of a traditional soother?
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