Swahili
wafungwa
wa-FU-ngwa
How to say it
Swahiliwafungwawa-FU-ngwasoon
Englishprisonerssoon
Frenchprisonnierssoon
Meaning
People held in custody or confined in prison.
Good to know
plural of mfungwa (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wafungwa walifanya kazi shambani asubuhi hii.The prisoners worked in the field this morning.
- Je, wafungwa hawa wataachiliwa lini?When will these prisoners be released?
- Hawakuwa wafungwa wa muda mrefu.They weren't long-term prisoners.
- Wafungwa watahamishwa gereza lingine wiki ijayo.The prisoners will be transferred to another prison next week.
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