Swahili
waasha
wah-AH-shah
How to say it
Swahiliwaashawah-AH-shahsoon
Englishthose who lightsoon
Frenchceux qui allumentsoon
Meaning
People who light, kindle, or switch something on, such as a fire or a lamp.
Good to know
plural of mwasha (mw-/wa- class).
Examples
- Waasha taa wa mtaani hufika jioni kila siku.The streetlight lighters arrive every evening.
- Ni nani waasha moto kambini usiku huu?Who are the ones lighting the fire at camp tonight?
- Hawa si waasha moto, ni waangalizi tu.These are not the fire-lighters, just watchers.
- Waasha mishumaa watakuja kabla ya sherehe kuanza.The candle lighters will come before the ceremony begins.
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