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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