mwizi

Swahili

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jíbì. By surface analysis, m- +‎ -iba +‎ -i.[1] Compare Rwanda-Rundi umwibyi.

Pronunciation

  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

mwizi class I (plural wezi class II)

  1. thief (one who carries out theft)

References

  1. ^ Polomé, Edgar C. (1967), Swahili Language Handbook (Language Handbook Series)‎[1], Washington, D.C.: Center for Applied Linguistics, page 70
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