Swahili
waharabu
wa-ha-RA-bu
How to say it
Swahiliwaharabuwa-ha-RA-busoon
Englishvandalssoon
Frenchvandalessoon
Meaning
People who destroy, spoil, or vandalize property.
Good to know
plural of mharabu (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Waharabu walivunja madirisha ya shule usiku.The vandals broke the school windows at night.
- Je, waharabu hao walikamatwa na polisi?Were those vandals caught by the police?
- Hatujui kama ni waharabu au wezi tu.We don't know if they are vandals or just thieves.
- Waharabu watapaswa kulipa fidia ya uharibifu.The vandals will have to pay compensation for the damage.
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