vilinda

How to say it

Meaning

Guards, watchmen, or protectors.

Good to know

plural of kilinda (ki-/vi- class); human noun, takes m-/wa- agreement (vilinda wale, wanaolinda).

Examples

• Vilinda wale hulinda geti kila usiku.Those guards watch the gate every night.
• Je, vilinda wa hoteli hii wanafanya kazi masaa mangapi?How many hours do this hotel's guards work?
• Hatukuwapata vilinda wapya wa kutosha.We couldn't find enough new guards.
• Vilinda watakagua magari yote yanayoingia.The guards will inspect all incoming cars.

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