Swahili
wanyimaji
wah-nyee-MAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwanyimajiwah-nyee-MAH-jeesoon
Englishwithholderssoon
Frenchavaressoon
Meaning
People who withhold or deny something to others, especially out of selfishness or stinginess.
Good to know
plural of mnyimaji (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wanyimaji hao hawatoi msaada wowote.Those withholders give no help at all.
- Je, ni wanyimaji au wakarimu?Are they withholders or generous people?
- Sisi si wanyimaji, tunasaidia jamii yetu.We are not withholders, we help our community.
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