Swahili
pinduani
peen-doo-AH-nee
How to say it
Swahilipinduanipeen-doo-AH-neesoon
Englishstubborn person, revolutionarysoon
Frenchpersonne têtue, révolutionnairesoon
Meaning
a stubborn or strong-willed person; also a political revolutionary or radical.
Good to know
stubborn/determined per- son; revolutionist, radical
Examples
- Kiongozi huyo alijulikana kama pinduani wa siasa.That leader was known as a political radical.
- Je, ni kweli yeye ni pinduani asiyekubali kushauriwa?Is it true that he is a stubborn person who won't take advice?
- Hakuwa pinduani, alisikiliza maoni ya wengine.He was not stubborn, he listened to others' opinions.
- Vijana wapinduani walipanga maandamano makubwa.The young radicals organized a large protest.
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