Swahili

matawafa

ma-tah-WAH-fah

How to say it

Swahilimatawafama-tah-WAH-fahsoon

Englishcandlessoon

Frenchbougiessoon

Meaning

Candles, or candlesticks and candelabra used to hold candles.

Good to know

plural of tawafa (ji-/ma- class); rare/archaic term.

Examples

Waliwasha matawafa gizani.They lit candles in the dark.
Je, matawafa yamekwisha?Have the candles run out?
Hakuna matawafa dukani leo.There are no candles at the shop today.

The same word in

Kirundiamabujiah-mah-BOO-jee

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