Swahili
wagomaji
wa-go-MA-ji
How to say it
Swahiliwagomajiwa-go-MA-jisoon
Englishstrikerssoon
Frenchfrappeurssoon
Meaning
People who take part in a labor strike, refusing to work in protest.
Good to know
plural of mgomaji (m-/wa- class); from kugoma, 'to strike/refuse'.
Examples
- Wagomaji walisimama nje ya kiwanda asubuhi nzima.The strikers stood outside the factory all morning.
- Je, wagomaji hawa wanadai nyongeza ya mshahara?Are these strikers demanding a salary increase?
- Hawakuwa wagomaji, walikuwa wamepumzika tu.They weren't strikers, they were just resting.
- Wagomaji watarudi kazini kama madai yao yatatimizwa.The strikers will return to work if their demands are met.
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