wabazazi

How to say it

Meaning

People who trade or deal in goods; also, speculators, gamblers, or swindlers.

Good to know

plural of mbazazi (m-/wa- class).

Examples

• Wabazazi walijaza soko kwa bidhaa mbalimbali.The traders filled the market with various goods.
• Wabazazi hao wananunua nini kutoka nje?What do those traders buy from abroad?
• Sisi si wabazazi, tunauza mazao yetu wenyewe.We are not traders, we sell our own produce.
• Wabazazi watapandisha bei kabla ya sikukuu.The traders will raise prices before the holiday.