ugeni
oo-GEH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliugenioo-GEH-nee
Meaning
The state of being new or foreign to a place, and also a visit or a group of guests, as in a large delegation coming to a town.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from mgeni, guest or stranger. Ugenini is away from home (timu ugenini, the away team); ugeni mkubwa is a big delegation.
Examples
- Kocha alisema wachezaji waliathiriwa na ugeni wa uwanja.The coach said the players were affected by being new to the stadium.
- Jiji linajiandaa kupokea ugeni mkubwa wiki ijayo.The city is getting ready to receive many visitors next week.
- Ugeni wangu mjini ulinifanya nipotee njia.Being new in town made me lose my way.
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