Swahili
wajali
wah-JAH-lee
How to say it
Swahiliwajaliwah-JAH-leesoon
Englishcaring peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes attentionnéessoon
Meaning
People who are caring and considerate, attentive to others' needs.
Good to know
plural of mjali (m-/wa- class), from kujali (to care).
Examples
- Wajali huwasaidia wagonjwa bila kuchoka.Caring people help the sick tirelessly.
- Je, wauguzi hawa ni wajali kweli?Are these nurses really caring people?
- Hawa si wajali, wanajali pesa tu.These aren't caring people, they only care about money.
- Wajali watawapokea wageni kwa furaha.Caring people will welcome the guests with joy.
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