mzaliwa
mzah-LEE-wah
How to say it
Swahilimzaliwamzah-LEE-wah
Englishnative (of a place), person born in
Frenchnatif, originaire (de)
Meaning
A person who was born in a particular place, country or town.
Good to know
M/wa class noun: plural wazaliwa. It is followed by wa and the place: mzaliwa wa Tanga, a native of Tanga. Mzawa has a close meaning.
Examples
- Mwanamuziki huyo ni mzaliwa wa Mombasa.That musician is a native of Mombasa.
- Wazaliwa wa kijiji hiki wamechangia ujenzi wa zahanati.People born in this village have contributed to building the clinic.
- Ingawa ni mzaliwa wa Kongo, sasa anaishi Arusha.Although he was born in Congo, he now lives in Arusha.
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