mzalendo
mzah-LEH-ndoh
How to say it
Swahilimzalendomzah-LEH-ndoh
Englishpatriot
Frenchpatriote
Meaning
A person who loves their country and works for its good, putting the nation before their own interest.
Good to know
M/wa class noun: plural wazalendo. Uzalendo is patriotism; mzalendo wa kweli, a true patriot, is a common praise.
Examples
- Babu yangu alikuwa mzalendo aliyepigania uhuru.My grandfather was a patriot who fought for independence.
- Kila mzalendo anapaswa kulinda mali za umma.Every patriot should protect public property.
- Wazalendo walijitolea kujenga shule ya kijiji.Patriots volunteered to build the village school.
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