mumbi

How to say it

Meaning

one who molds, shapes, or creates something; a potter or creator.

Good to know

From the verb -umba, to mold or create.

Examples

• Mumbi alitengeneza chungu kwa udongo.The potter made a clay pot.
• Je, mumbi huyu amefunzwa wapi?Where was this potter trained?
• Mumbi hakumaliza kazi yake leo.The potter did not finish his work today.
• Vyombo vya mumbi vinauzwa sokoni.The potter's wares are sold at the market.

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