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Swahili

wabunge

wah-BOON-geh

How to say it

Swahiliwabungewah-BOON-gehsoon
Englishmembers of parliamentsoon
Frenchdéputéssoon

Meaning

Elected representatives who serve as members of parliament in the national legislature.

Good to know

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

Examples

  • Wabunge walipitisha sheria mpya bungeni.The members of parliament passed a new law in the assembly.
  • Je, wabunge watapiga kura lini kuhusu bajeti?When will the members of parliament vote on the budget?
  • Hawa si wabunge, ni wafanyakazi wa bunge.These are not members of parliament, they are parliamentary staff.
  • Wabunge watajadili muswada huo wiki ijayo.The members of parliament will debate that bill next week.

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