Swahili
wabayana
wah-bah-YAH-nah
How to say it
Swahiliwabayanawah-bah-YAH-nahsoon
Englishfamous peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes célèbressoon
Meaning
People who are well-known or famous.
Good to know
plural of mbayana (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wabayana wengi walihudhuria sherehe hiyo.Many famous people attended that celebration.
- Je, wabayana hao ni wa nchi gani?Which country are those famous people from?
- Hawa si wabayana, ni wageni tu.These are not famous people, just ordinary guests.
- Wabayana watakuja kuzindua mradi mwezi ujao.Famous people will come to launch the project next month.
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