Swahili
shujaa
shu-JA-a
How to say it
Swahilishujaashu-JA-asoon
Englishherosoon
Frenchhérossoon
Meaning
a hero, warrior, or brave person; as an adjective, brave or courageous.
Good to know
(ma-) hero, warrior, brave man. Mashujaa wa Uhuru. Freedom Fighters; adj. brave, courageous
Examples
- Mashujaa wa Uhuru walikumbukwa leo.The Freedom Fighters were remembered today.
- Alikuwa shujaa aliyeokoa watoto motoni.He was a hero who saved children from the fire.
- Je, unamwona nani kama shujaa wako?Who do you see as your hero?
- Hakuwa shujaa wa kutosha kukabili hatari ile peke yake.He was not brave enough to face that danger alone.
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