Swahili
wachapishaji
wah-chah-pee-SHAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwachapishajiwah-chah-pee-SHAH-jeesoon
Englishpublisherssoon
Frenchéditeurssoon
Meaning
People or companies that publish books or print material.
Good to know
plural of mchapishaji (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wachapishaji walichapisha vitabu vingi mwaka huu.The publishers published many books this year.
- Je, wachapishaji watapokea maandiko lini?When will the publishers accept manuscripts?
- Hawa si wachapishaji, ni wauzaji wa vitabu tu.These are not publishers, just booksellers.
- Wachapishaji watazindua toleo jipya mwezi ujao.The publishers will launch a new edition next month.
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