Swahili
maamiri
mah-ah-MEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilimaamirimah-ah-MEE-reesoon
Englishcommanderssoon
Frenchcommandantssoon
Meaning
Commanders, leaders, or high-ranking officers such as colonels.
Good to know
Plural of amiri (class 9/6 person noun, Arabic loan; takes human/wa- agreement).
Examples
- Maamiri wa jeshi walikutana Ikulu leo.The army commanders met at State House today.
- Je, maamiri hao waliongoza vita gani?Which wars did those commanders lead?
- Maamiri wengi hawakubali mabadiliko hayo.Many commanders do not accept those changes.
- Rais atawateua maamiri wapya wiki ijayo.The president will appoint new commanders next week.
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