Swahili
wafua
wa-FU-a
How to say it
Swahiliwafuawa-FU-asoon
Englishsmithssoon
Frenchforgeronssoon
Meaning
Craftsmen who work metal by hammering, such as blacksmiths or goldsmiths.
Good to know
plural of mfua (m-/wa- class); usually specified, e.g. wafua chuma 'blacksmiths', wafua dhahabu 'goldsmiths'.
Examples
- Wafua chuma walitengeneza jembe jipya.The blacksmiths made a new hoe.
- Je, wafua dhahabu wapo sokoni leo?Are the goldsmiths at the market today?
- Hatuna wafua wa kutosha kijijini.We don't have enough smiths in the village.
- Wafua hao watatengeneza vito kwa ajili ya harusi.Those smiths will make jewelry for the wedding.
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