mwenyeji

How to say it

Meaning

the owner or proprietor of something; the host of a house; a native or local inhabitant.

Good to know

(regular) owner, pro- prietor; master of a house, host. 3

Examples

• Mwenyeji alitukaribisha nyumbani kwake.The host welcomed us into his home.
• Je, wewe ni mwenyeji wa mji huu?Are you a native of this town?
• Hakuwa mwenyeji, alikuwa mgeni kama sisi.He wasn't a local, he was a visitor like us.
• Wenyeji wa kijiji walitusaidia kupata makazi.The village's residents helped us find lodging.