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Swahili

mwanachama

mwah-nah-CHAH-mah

How to say it

Swahilimwanachamamwah-nah-CHAH-mahsoon
Englishmembersoon
Frenchmembresoon

Meaning

a member of an organization, party, or club.

Good to know

member (of an organization, party, etc.). yeye ni mwanachama cha wafanya kazi. He is a member of a labor union. mwanachama asiye wa desturi. alternate member

Examples

  • Mwanachama alilipa ada ya mwaka.The member paid the annual fee.
  • Je, wewe ni mwanachama wa chama hiki?Are you a member of this association?
  • Hakuwa mwanachama, alikuwa mgeni tu.He wasn't a member, just a guest.
  • Wanachama wote walipiga kura leo.All the members voted today.

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