mwigaji
mwee-GAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimwigajimwee-GAH-jee
Englishimitator, mimic; impersonator
Frenchimitateur, imitatrice
Meaning
A person who copies the voice, manner or work of others, often as a comedian or performer; also an animal that copies others.
Good to know
Plural waigaji. Built on kuiga, to imitate; mwiga has the same meaning. An actor is mwigizaji, a different word.
Examples
- Mchekeshaji huyo ni mwigaji hodari wa sauti za wanasiasa.That comedian is a skilled imitator of politicians’ voices.
- Watoto ni waigaji wazuri wa tabia za wazazi.Children are good imitators of their parents’ behavior.
- Kasuku ni ndege mwigaji wa sauti za watu.The parrot is a bird that mimics human voices.
Forms
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