Swahili
wajumbe
wah-JOOM-beh
How to say it
Swahiliwajumbewah-JOOM-behsoon
Englishmessengers, delegatessoon
Frenchmessagers, déléguéssoon
Meaning
Messengers or envoys; also delegates or representatives, especially in politics or local governance.
Good to know
plural of mjumbe (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wajumbe wamekutana kujadili maendeleo ya kijiji.The delegates have met to discuss the village's development.
- Je, wajumbe hao wanawakilisha nani?Whom do those delegates represent?
- Hawa si wajumbe rasmi wa kamati.These aren't official committee delegates.
- Wajumbe watapiga kura kesho kuchagua kiongozi.The delegates will vote tomorrow to choose a leader.
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