wabulukwa

How to say it

Meaning

People who are insane or of unsound mind.

Good to know

plural of mbulukwa (m-/wa- class); informal, describes people with severe mental illness.

Examples

• Wabulukwa wachache walionekana wakizunguka mtaani.A few madmen were seen wandering around the neighborhood.
• Je, jamii inawasaidiaje wabulukwa?How does the community help people with severe mental illness?
• Hawa si wabulukwa, wana matatizo madogo tu ya kiafya.These are not madmen, they only have minor health issues.
• Wabulukwa hao watapelekwa hospitalini kwa matibabu.Those madmen will be taken to the hospital for treatment.