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Swahili

rubani

roo-BAH-nee

How to say it

Swahilirubaniroo-BAH-neesoon
Englishpilotsoon
Frenchpilotesoon

Meaning

naut. a pilot or helmsman; av. an aircraft pilot; a leader or director.

Good to know

naut. pilot, helmsman; av. pilot; leader, director. rubani la k- va-— -l. -:- i c - j c - rubuni deceive, cheat, lead astray

Examples

  • Rubani aliongoza meli salama bandarini.The pilot guided the ship safely into port.
  • Je, rubani wa ndege hii ana uzoefu gani?How much experience does this plane's pilot have?
  • Hakuwa rubani mzoefu wa njia hiyo.He was not an experienced pilot on that route.
  • Abiria walimsifu rubani kwa kutua salama.The passengers praised the pilot for a safe landing.

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