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Swahili

wadogo

wah-DOH-goh

How to say it

Swahiliwadogowah-DOH-gohsoon
Englishjuniorssoon
Frenchcadetssoon

Meaning

People who are younger or lower in rank than another; junior members of a group.

Good to know

plural of mdogo (m-/wa- class); also the general adjective for 'small'.

Examples

  • Wadogo huwasaidia wakubwa kazi za nyumbani.The juniors help the elders with household chores.
  • Je, wadogo watashiriki mkutano wa leo?Will the juniors take part in today's meeting?
  • Hawa si wadogo, ni viongozi wakuu wa kampuni.These are not juniors, they are the company's top leaders.
  • Wadogo watapandishwa vyeo mwaka ujao.The juniors will be promoted next year.

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