footballer

[US]/ˈfʊtˌbɔ:lə/
[UK]/'fʊtbɔlɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (kwa asili mchezaji wa mpira wa mpira).
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

professional footballer

mchezaji mkuu wa mpira

famous footballer

mchezaji mepesi wa mpira

Example Sentences

The footballer's been out of form.

Mchezaji wa mpira wa mpira alipita kwa furaha yake.

The footballer tried to foul.

Mchezaji wa mpira alitangaza kwa kisichovili.

The footballer made a professional foul.

Mchezaji wa mpira alifanya kisichovili kwa ujumbe.

Footballers must learn to tackle fearlessly.

Wachezaji wa mpira hawajibika kujifunza kufanyia mchezo kwa furaha.

a hopeless footballer

mchezaji wa futbolu mwenye mafupi

Few of the trainee footballers make it to the top.

Wachangia wachangia wana few wanaamkia kwa mchezo.

not all footballers enjoy rich rewards from the game.

Hakuna wote wachezaji wa mpira wana furaha kwa mchezo.

I dream of being the best footballer in the town.

Nakumbuka kufikia kwa mchezaji wa mpira mkuu katika mji.

American footballers wear shoulder-pads for protection.

Wachezaji wa mpira wa amerika wana kusawa kwa kichwa kwa ujumbe.

"For professional footballers, injuries are an occupational hazard."

"Kwa wapenya kipato, mafuta yana mafuta ya kipato."

The footballer brought down his opponent with a cynical foul.

Mchezaji wa mpira alikumbua mchezaji yake na kisichovili kwa kichovili.

I have got lots of famous footballers’ autographs.

Nalikuwa na maktaba ya wachezaji wa mpira wanasema.

top footballers were able to play clubs off against each other to gain higher pay.

Wachezaji wa mpira wanasema wanaamkia kwa mchezo kwa kichovili kwa kichovili.

The footballer kicked at the ball but missed and fell flat on his face.

Mchezaji wa mpira alifanya mchezo kwa kichovili lakini alifungua na alifika kwa mchezo.

The footballer was unwilling to play for a purse of less than 1, 000, 000.

Mchezaji wa mpira alikuwa hawajibika kucheza kwa kichovili chini ya 1, 000, 000.

Bill idolizes his big brother, who is a professional footballer.

Bill anasikiliza kichovili yake, ambaye ni mchezaji wa mpira wa ujumbe.

The brilliant career of the great French footballer Eric Cantona,and the unruly nature of his character,together present a bewildering picture.

Kazi nzuri ya mchezaji mpira wa miguu bora kutoka Ufaransa Eric Cantona, na tabia yake isiyoelezeka, zote zimekuwa na picha ya kushtua.

Examples include Matt Thomas, who is now playing for the England Rugby League team;BBC presenter Gemma Hunt;Anglia TV presenter Becky Jago;and footballer Zema Abbey.

Mipangilio yana miongo ya Matt Thomas, ambaye anapiga kwa timu ya England Rugby League; mchezaji wa BBC Gemma Hunt; mchezaji wa Anglia TV Becky Jago; na mchezaji wa futsa Zema Abbey.

Real-world Examples

Are you the best footballer in the world right now?

Uko mwenye mshindani wa mpira wa klabu kwa mimi sasa?

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

The newly crowned world champion freestyle footballer is redefining possibilities.

Mpira wa klabu wa mshindani wa dunia mpya wa mpira wa klabu huyu anakimbia mengine mafupi.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation October 2022

They think that he is a great footballer, and a great man.

Wanakamata huyu ni mpira wa klabu mwingi na mtu mwingi.

Source: Global Slow English

What has being a great footballer or a great warrior got to do with love?

Je, kusikika mpira wa klabu mwingi au mshindani mwingi kuna maeleko na mafupi?

Source: 6 Minute English

You probably the most famous footballer in the world.

Uko mwenye mshindani wa mpira wa klabu mwingi dunia.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

Lionel Messi is a professional footballer who plays for the Spanish team Barcelona and the Argentina national team.

Lionel Messi ni mpira wa klabu wa klabu ya mpira wa klabu ya Espanya, Barcelona na timu ya klabu ya Argentina.

Source: VOA Standard Speed February 2016 Collection

The former Icelandic footballer Gudni Bergsson watched the match against Austria.

Mpira wa klabu wa Islandia mpya Gudni Bergsson alimkumbua mchezo kati ya Austria.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation June 2016

How many goals did Pele score during his career as a footballer?

Je, Pele alishinda ngapi kati ya mpira wa klabu yake?

Source: 6 Minute English

I mean, he was a wonderful, wonderful footballer. He just had everything.

Nakusaidia, huyu ni mpira wa klabu mwingi, mwingi. Alinikama kila maeleko.

Source: NPR News November 2020 Collection

Senegal's footballers have won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.

Mpira wa klabu ya Senegal walishinda kipato cha Africa kwa mara ya kwanza.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation February 2022

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