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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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