Swahili
mwimbishi
mwi-mbi-SHI
How to say it
Swahilimwimbishimwi-mbi-SHIsoon
Englishsinging teacher, conductorsoon
Frenchprofesseur de chant, chef de chœursoon
Meaning
a person who trains singers or leads a choir, a singing teacher or conductor.
Good to know
formed from the causative -imbisha (to make sing), distinct from mwimbaji, the one being taught.
Examples
- Mwimbishi wa kwaya anafundisha kila Jumamosi.The choir conductor teaches every Saturday.
- Nani alikuwa mwimbishi wenu shuleni?Who was your singing teacher at school?
- Mwimbishi hakuridhika na mazoezi ya jana.The conductor was not satisfied with yesterday's rehearsal.
- Kwaya itapata mwimbishi mpya mwezi ujao.The choir will get a new conductor next month.
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