mvumbuzi
mvoo-MBOO-zee
How to say it
Swahilimvumbuzimvoo-MBOO-zeesoon
Englishinventor; discoverer, explorersoon
Frenchinventeur; découvreur, explorateursoon
Meaning
A person who invents something new, such as a machine or a method, or who discovers something unknown before.
Good to know
M/wa noun, plural wavumbuzi. From kuvumbua, to discover or invent; the noun uvumbuzi is invention or discovery.
Examples
- Mvumbuzi huyo mdogo alitengeneza redio kwa vifaa vya zamani.That young inventor made a radio from old parts.
- Wavumbuzi wa Ulaya walifika pwani karne nyingi zilizopita.European explorers reached the coast many centuries ago.
- Kila mvumbuzi anahitaji uvumilivu.Every inventor needs patience.
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