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Swahili

waashi

wah-AH-shee

How to say it

Swahiliwaashiwah-AH-sheesoon
Englishmasonssoon
Frenchmaçonssoon

Meaning

Craftspeople who build and work with stone or brick.

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plural of mwashi (mw-/wa- class).

Examples

  • Waashi wanajenga ukuta wa shule.The masons are building the school's wall.
  • Je, waashi watamaliza kazi lini?When will the masons finish the work?
  • Hawa si waashi wenye ujuzi, ni wanafunzi.These are not skilled masons, they are apprentices.
  • Waashi watahitajika wiki ijayo kwa mradi mpya.Masons will be needed next week for a new project.

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