sheha

How to say it

Meaning

a village or neighborhood headman, a local administrative title especially in Zanzibar.

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Examples

• Sheha aliitisha mkutano wa wakazi.The headman called a meeting of the residents.
• Tulimjulisha sheha kuhusu tatizo la maji.We informed the headman about the water problem.
• Je, sheha wa mtaa huu ni nani?Who is the headman of this neighborhood?
• Hawakumchagua sheha mpya bado.They have not yet elected a new headman.

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