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Mnajimu

Maana (Definition)

An expert who interprets celestial movements to predict terrestrial events or seasons.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

astrologer / stargazer

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

astrologer

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('najjim')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mnajimu alisoma nyota na kutabiri msimu wa mvua za vuli."

Translation: The astrologer read the stars and predicted the short rainy season.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mtabirimtaalamu wa nyota
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