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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