Masai Meaning in English

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US

mɑˈsɑi

mah-SAH-ee

UK

məˈsaɪ

muh-SY

Definition

The Masai are an ethnic group native to Kenya and northern Tanzania, known for their unique customs, dress, and traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle.

Usage & Nuances

'Masai' can refer to both the people and sometimes the language or cultural elements. The spelling 'Maasai' is also common and considered more accurate. Used mainly in cultural, historical, or anthropological contexts. Capitalize the 'M'.

• Spanish: masái
• Portuguese (BR): massai
• Portuguese (PT): massai
• Chinese (Simplified): 马赛人
• Chinese (Traditional): 馬賽人
• Hindi: मसाई
• Arabic: الماساي
• Bengali: মাসাই
• Russian: масаи - масаи (язык)
• Japanese: マサイ
• Vietnamese: Masai - Maasai
• Korean: 마사이
• Turkish: Masai - Maasai
• Urdu: مَسائی
• Indonesian: Masai - Maasai

Example Sentences

The Masai live in East Africa.

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Many Masai wear colorful clothes.

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The Masai keep cattle as a tradition.

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I met a group of Masai during my trip, and they showed us their village.

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The Masai are famous for their traditional dances at festivals.

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There’s a museum in the city with a special exhibit about Masai history and culture.

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