Swahili
mwombelezi
mwo-mbe-LE-zi
How to say it
Swahilimwombelezimwo-mbe-LE-zisoon
Englishsuppliant, mournersoon
Frenchsuppliant, endeuillésoon
Meaning
a person who pleads or begs humbly; also one who mourns.
Good to know
rare suppliant, petitioner; mourner
Examples
- Mwombelezi alilia mbele ya hakimu.The suppliant wept before the judge.
- Je, mwombelezi alipata msamaha?Did the suppliant receive forgiveness?
- Mwombelezi hakuacha kuomboleza kaburini.The mourner did not stop grieving at the grave.
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