Swahili
mzamia
mza-MI-a
How to say it
Swahilimzamiamza-MI-asoon
Englishpearl diversoon
Frenchpêcheur de perlessoon
Meaning
a person who dives to retrieve something specific, such as a pearl-diver.
Good to know
one who dives for something. - lulu, pearl-diver
Examples
- Mzamia lulu alifanya kazi tangu asubuhi.The pearl-diver worked since morning.
- Je, mzamia amepata chochote leo?Has the diver found anything today?
- Mzamia hakurudi haraka kama kawaida.The diver did not return quickly as usual.
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