Swahili
misafara
mee-sah-FAH-rah
How to say it
Swahilimisafaramee-sah-FAH-rahsoon
Englishcaravanssoon
Frenchcaravanessoon
Meaning
Caravans, expeditions, or processions of travelers; also large crowds of people moving together.
Good to know
plural of msafara (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Misafara ya wafanyabiashara ilipita jangwani zamani.Caravans of traders used to pass through the desert long ago.
- Je, misafara hii inaenda wapi?Where are these caravans going?
- Misafara haikuweza kuvuka mto kwa sababu ya mafuriko.The caravans could not cross the river because of the flooding.
- Viongozi wataongoza misafara ya maandamano kesho.Leaders will lead the procession caravans tomorrow.
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