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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.

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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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