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Swahili

wafumbaji

wa-fu-mBA-ji

How to say it

Swahiliwafumbajiwa-fu-mBA-jisoon
Englishriddlerssoon
Frenchposeurs d'énigmessoon

Meaning

People who speak in riddles or conceal their meaning.

Good to know

plural of mfumbaji (m-/wa- class).

Examples

  • Wafumbaji wa hadithi za jadi huwafurahisha watoto.The traditional riddlers delight the children.
  • Je, wafumbaji hawa wana maana gani hasa?What exactly do these riddlers mean?
  • Sipendi wafumbaji wanaozungumza bila kueleweka.I don't like riddlers who speak without being understood.
  • Wafumbaji watashindana jioni hii.The riddlers will compete this evening.

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