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swahili [noun]

Mvuvi

Maana (Definition)

A person who catches fish as an occupation or for subsistence.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fisherman / angler

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mvuvi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root (-vua)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvuvi alirudi pwani na samaki wengi jioni."

Translation: The fisherman returned to the beach with many fish in the evening.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Baharia mzoefumsafiri wa bahari
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