Swahili
waapaji
wah-ah-PAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwaapajiwah-ah-PAH-jeesoon
Englishoath takerssoon
Frenchjureurssoon
Meaning
People who swear an oath, especially in a legal or ceremonial setting.
Good to know
plural of mwapaji (mw-/wa- class).
Examples
- Waapaji walisimama mbele ya hakimu.The oath takers stood before the judge.
- Je, waapaji wote wamefika mahakamani?Have all the oath takers arrived at court?
- Hawa si waapaji halisi, ni mashahidi tu.These are not real oath takers, just witnesses.
- Waapaji watatakiwa kusaini hati baada ya kuapa.The oath takers will be required to sign a document after swearing.
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