umati
oo-MAH-tee
How to say it
Swahiliumatioo-MAH-tee
Englishcrowd, multitude
Frenchfoule, multitude
Meaning
A large number of people gathered in one place, such as at a rally, a funeral or a match.
Good to know
U class noun, usually singular: umati mkubwa, a large crowd; umati wa watu, a crowd of people. Kundi is a smaller group.
Examples
- Umati mkubwa ulifika uwanjani kumsikiliza rais.A huge crowd came to the stadium to listen to the president.
- Polisi walikuwa na kazi ya kudhibiti umati.The police had the job of controlling the crowd.
- Alihutubia umati wa watu sokoni jana.He addressed a crowd of people at the market yesterday.
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