mwomba

How to say it

Meaning

a person who asks or begs for something; also one who prays regularly.

Good to know

one who asks for/requests something, petitioner; beggar; rel. one who (re- gularly, habitually) prays

Examples

• Mwomba alisimama nje ya kanisa.The beggar stood outside the church.
• Je, mwomba huyo ni msafiri au maskini wa hapa?Is that beggar a traveler or a local poor person?
• Hakuwa mwomba, alikuwa akiuliza njia tu.He was not a beggar, he was only asking for directions.
• Mwomba huyo ataomba tena kesho.That beggar will ask again tomorrow.