Swahili
wabashiri
wah-bah-SHEE-ree
How to say it
Swahiliwabashiriwah-bah-SHEE-reesoon
Englishmessengerssoon
Frenchmessagerssoon
Meaning
People who bring news or messages; also, those believed to foretell the future.
Good to know
plural of mbashiri (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wabashiri walileta habari za ushindi kijijini.The messengers brought news of victory to the village.
- Je, wabashiri wamefika kutoka mjini?Have the messengers arrived from town?
- Hawa si wabashiri wa kweli, wanaeneza uzushi.These are not real messengers, they spread rumors.
- Wabashiri watatuma habari mara tu watakapofika.The messengers will send news as soon as they arrive.
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