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Swahili

manahodha

mah-nah-HOH-dhah

How to say it

Swahilimanahodhamah-nah-HOH-dhahsoon
Englishcaptainssoon
Frenchcapitainessoon

Meaning

The captains who command ships or boats.

Good to know

plural of nahodha (ji-/ma- class, human referent); wa- agreement.

Examples

  • Manahodha wa meli walikutana bandarini.The ship captains met at the port.
  • Je, manahodha hao wana uzoefu wa kutosha?Do those captains have enough experience?
  • Manahodha hawakubaliani kuhusu njia ya safari.The captains do not agree on the route.
  • Manahodha wapya watafunzwa mwaka huu.New captains will be trained this year.

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