Swahili
wajane
wah-JAH-neh
How to say it
Swahiliwajanewah-JAH-nehsoon
Englishwidows, widowerssoon
Frenchveuves, veufssoon
Meaning
Widows or widowers, people whose spouses have died.
Good to know
plural of mjane (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wajane wanahitaji msaada baada ya kufiwa.Widows need support after their loss.
- Je, kijiji hiki kina wajane wangapi?How many widows does this village have?
- Hawa si wajane, wenzi wao bado hai.These aren't widows, their spouses are still alive.
- Wajane watapokea msaada wiki ijayo.The widows will receive assistance next week.
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