jeshi

How to say it

Meaning

an army, the organized armed forces of a country.

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also used loosely for any large mass or crowd of people.

Examples

• Jeshi lilipelekwa mpakani kulinda nchi.The army was sent to the border to defend the country.
• Alijiunga na jeshi akiwa na miaka kumi na nane.He joined the army at eighteen years old.
• Je, jeshi lina askari wangapi?How many soldiers does the army have?
• Jeshi la maadui lilirudi nyuma baada ya vita kali.The enemy army retreated after a fierce battle.

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