Swahili
njorinjori
njo-ri-NJO-ri
How to say it
Swahilinjorinjorinjo-ri-NJO-risoon
Englishtall personsoon
Frenchpersonne très grandesoon
Meaning
a very tall person, especially a very tall man.
Good to know
(ma-) a very tall man (often w. ref. to Nubians); adj. tall
Examples
- Njorinjori yule alipita mlangoni akiinama.That very tall man passed through the doorway stooping.
- Kijana huyu ni njorinjori kuliko wenzake wote.This young man is taller than all his peers.
- Watu walimshangaa njorinjori aliyeingia mjini.People were amazed at the very tall man who entered town.
- Alikuwa njorinjori tangu utoto wake.He has been very tall since childhood.
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