Swahili
mwanafunzi
mwah-nah-FOON-zee
How to say it
Swahilimwanafunzimwah-nah-FOON-zeesoon
Englishpupilsoon
Frenchélèvesoon
Meaning
a pupil, student, or apprentice.
Good to know
pupil, apprentice, student
Examples
- Mwanafunzi alifaulu mtihani wake.The student passed his exam.
- Je, mwanafunzi huyu yuko darasa la ngapi?What grade is this pupil in?
- Hakuwa mwanafunzi mzuri shuleni.He was not a good student at school.
- Wanafunzi wote walipanga foleni mlangoni.All the students lined up at the door.
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