courtesan

[US]/ˌkɔːtɪ'zæn/
[UK]/'kɔrtɪzn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. mwanamke ambaye anghalibwa na wazungu wa serikali, mwanamke mwenyewe
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Thinkers and poets throughout the ages have offered the courtesan the oblation of their mercy.

Mdomoni na mshairi kwa mizani zote zilizopita zilizosahihisha mwenyewe kwa mazuri ya mwenyewe.

It is terrified, like Delphos at the fulgurating realities of the vision;it makes tables turn as Dodona did tripods.It places the grisette on the throne, as Rome placed the courtesan there;

Yeye anaogopa, kama Delphos kwa ukweli wa kuangaza wa maono; inageuka meza kama Dodona ilivyofanya tripod.Inaweka grisette kwenye kiti cha enyeo, kama Roma ilivyoweka mwanamke mahaba pale;

famous courtesan in history

mshirika mafame na historia

a courtesan's luxurious lifestyle

jina la mshirika kwa mafame

society's views on courtesans

moyo wa jamii kuhusu mshirika

a courtesan's beauty and charm

ushindi na mazuri ya mshirika

a courtesan's seductive skills

mipango ya mshirika ya kusogea

the courtesan entertained wealthy clients

mshirika amekuwa na mazuri ya kusogea

a courtesan's elegant attire

mipango ya mshirika ya kusogea

a courtesan's art of conversation

mipango ya mshirika ya kusogea

a courtesan's reputation in society

mipango ya mshirika ya kusogea

the courtesan captivated the audience

mshirika amekuwa na mazuri ya kusogea

Real-world Examples

Yes, so this is Kitty Fisher, the famous 18th century courtesan.

Ndiyo, hii ni Kitty Fisher, mwenye mshindi wa mizigo ya 18th century.

Source: British Vintage Makeup Tutorial

As the Geisha's popularity grew, the Oiran courtesans for whom they worked began to grow increasingly resentful of them.

Kwa muda ambao mizigo ya Geisha yalitumia, mwenye mshindi wa Oiran walitumia kwa ajili ya wao waliendelea kushindwa kwa muda mrefu.

Source: Curious Muse

Susie shuddered a little, for it reminded her of a courtesan's.

Susie alisikia muda mrefu, kwa sababu alitazama mwenye mshindi.

Source: Magician

Innumerable mirrors reflected women of the world, admirably gowned, actresses of renown, and fashionable courtesans.

Mipangi ya mengine yalitazama mwanamke wa dunia, mwenye mshindi wa mizigo, mwanamke wa mizigo, na mwenye mshindi wa mizigo.

Source: Magician

Less reputable, or supposedly immoral women, like actresses, courtesans and prostitutes, would apply makeup quite heavily.

Mwanamke mwenye mshindi wa mizigo, mwenye mshindi wa mizigo na mwenye mshindi wa mizigo walitumia mizigo mrefu.

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

" ... dead" ? finished the freckled boy whose head was full of courtesans. " Aye. Murdered by her own singer" .

" ... amekuwa mara nyingi" ? alifinisha mwanamke mwenye mshindi wa mizigo. " Aye. Amekuwa mara nyingi na mwenye mshindi wa mizigo" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" When we staged 'La Traviata' (Verdi's opera about a Parisian courtesan), we had water instead of wine, " Mr Fanni recalls.

" Wala tuna mwenye mshindi wa mizigo (mizigo ya Verdi kuhusu mwenye mshindi wa mizigo ya Paris), tuna mizigo mrefu kwa mizigo mrefu, " Mr Fanni aneza.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The courtesan bent over him, took a long look at his face, at his eyes, which had grown tired.

Mwenye mshindi wa mizigo alitumia mizigo mrefu kwa mizigo mrefu, mizigo mrefu kwa mizigo mrefu, ambayo alitumia mizigo mrefu.

Source: Siddhartha (Original Version)

The original role of geisha was as an assistant to the Oiran, who were high-class courtesans, dressed in amazingly flashy kimono and wearing heavy hairstyles.

Mizigo ya geisha yalitumia mizigo mrefu kwa mizigo mrefu, mwenye mshindi wa mizigo, mwenye mshindi wa mizigo, na mwenye mshindi wa mizigo.

Source: Curious Muse

A beautiful courtesan has been my teacher for a long time, and a rich merchant was my teacher, and some gamblers with dice.

Mwenye mshindi wa mizigo mwenye mshindi wa mizigo, mwenye mshindi wa mizigo, na mwenye mshindi wa mizigo.

Source: Siddhartha (Original Version)

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