Swahili
ng'ang'anivu
ng'a-ng'a-NI-vu
How to say it
Swahiling'ang'anivung'a-ng'a-NI-vusoon
Englishpersistent, importunatesoon
Frenchpersistant, importunsoon
Meaning
persistent and importunate, describing someone who keeps insisting or pestering.
Good to know
adj. persistent, importunate
Examples
- Mtoto huyu ni ng'ang'anivu, hakati tamaa kirahisi.This child is persistent, he doesn't give up easily.
- Muuzaji alikuwa ng'ang'anivu mpaka nikanunua bidhaa yake.The seller was so persistent that I bought his goods.
- Kuwa ng'ang'anivu katika masomo kutakusaidia kufaulu.Being persistent in your studies will help you succeed.
- Yeye ni ng'ang'anivu kiasi cha kukera watu wengine.He is so importunate that he annoys other people.
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