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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