Swahili
majumbe
mah-JOOM-beh
How to say it
Swahilimajumbemah-JOOM-behsoon
Englishvillage elderssoon
Frenchchefs de villagesoon
Meaning
Village elders or chiefs, respected for their wisdom and experience.
Good to know
plural of jumbe (ji-/ma- class); refers to people, so it takes wa- verb agreement.
Examples
- Majumbe walikutana kujadili mgogoro wa ardhi.The village elders met to discuss the land dispute.
- Je, majumbe wameamua nini?What have the village elders decided?
- Majumbe hawakukubaliana kwenye mkutano.The village elders did not agree at the meeting.
- Majumbe watatoa hukumu kesho.The village elders will give a ruling tomorrow.
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