Swahili
mpelekwa
m-pe-LEH-kwa
How to say it
Swahilimpelekwam-pe-LEH-kwasoon
Englishmessengersoon
Frenchmessagersoon
Meaning
a messenger or courier; an envoy or delegate, literally one who is sent.
Good to know
messenger, courier; envoy, delegate
Examples
- Mpelekwa alifika akiwa na barua ya mfalme.The envoy arrived carrying the king's letter.
- Serikali ilituma mpelekwa kwenye mazungumzo.The government sent a delegate to the talks.
- Mpelekwa alisubiri jibu nje ya lango.The messenger waited for a reply outside the gate.
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