Swahili
wabalighi
wah-bah-LEE-ghee
How to say it
Swahiliwabalighiwah-bah-LEE-gheesoon
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Meaning
People who speak on behalf of others or convey a message, such as spokespeople in an assembly.
Good to know
plural of mubalighi (mu-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wabalighi wa bunge walitoa taarifa kwa vyombo vya habari.The parliament's spokespeople gave a statement to the media.
- Ni wabalighi gani watakaozungumza leo?Which spokespeople will speak today?
- Hawa si wabalighi rasmi, ni waandishi wa habari.These are not official spokespeople, they are journalists.
- Wabalighi watatangaza uamuzi kesho asubuhi.The spokespeople will announce the decision tomorrow morning.
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