indimi

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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