nickname in Swahili
nickname in Swahili is msimbo, jina la utani — nickname means an informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
nickname in Swahili
msimbo
familiar, invented given name
jina la utani
familiar, invented given name
What does "nickname" mean?
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noun An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
"Everyone at the club uses her nickname instead of her full name."
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verb To give someone or something a nickname.
"The kids nickname every teacher in the first week of term."
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nickname in a sentence
- Everyone at the club uses her nickname instead of her full name.
- Jonathan's nickname is Jonno, and even his teachers call him that.
- The kids nickname every teacher in the first week of term.
- My brother nicknamed our cat Biscuit because of her colour.
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What is "nickname" in Swahili?
"nickname" in Swahili is msimbo, jina la utani. nickname means: An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
How do you use "nickname" in a sentence?
Example: "Everyone at the club uses her nickname instead of her full name." In Swahili, "nickname" is msimbo, jina la utani.
Are there other ways to say "nickname" in Swahili?
Yes — Swahili has 2 translations listed for "nickname": msimbo, jina la utani.
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