Swahili
mwanamji
mwah-NAHM-jee
How to say it
Swahilimwanamjimwah-NAHM-jeesoon
Englishtownsmansoon
Frenchcitadinsoon
Meaning
a townsman or city-dweller.
Good to know
townsman, city-dweller
Examples
- Mwanamji anazoea kelele za jiji.The city-dweller is used to the noise of the city.
- Je, wewe ni mwanamji au mkulima?Are you a city-dweller or a farmer?
- Hakuwa mwanamji, alitoka kijijini.He wasn't a townsman, he came from the village.
- Wanamji wengi wanapenda maisha ya haraka.Many city-dwellers like the fast pace of life.
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