Swahili
madalali
mah-dah-LAH-lee
How to say it
Swahilimadalalimah-dah-LAH-leesoon
Englishagents, brokerssoon
Frenchcourtierssoon
Meaning
Agents, brokers, or auctioneers who arrange sales on behalf of others.
Good to know
Plural of dalali (class 9/6 person noun; takes human/wa- agreement).
Examples
- Madalali wa magari walikutana sokoni.The car brokers met at the market.
- Je, madalali hao wanatoza kamisheni kiasi gani?How much commission do those brokers charge?
- Madalali wengi hawakuaminika katika mauzo ya ardhi.Many brokers were not trustworthy in land sales.
- Wateja watawapigia simu madalali kabla ya mnada.The customers will call the brokers before the auction.
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