Swahili
wajima
wah-JEE-mah
How to say it
Swahiliwajimawah-JEE-mahsoon
Englishhelpful peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes serviablessoon
Meaning
Helpful people, always ready to lend a hand.
Good to know
plural of mjima (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wajima huwasaidia majirani bila kuombwa.Helpful people assist neighbors without being asked.
- Je, wajima hao watatusaidia kuhamisha samani?Will those helpful people help us move furniture?
- Hawa si wajima, wanakataa kusaidia kila wakati.These aren't helpful people, they refuse to help every time.
- Wajima watakuja mapema kesho kutusaidia.Helpful people will come early tomorrow to help us.
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