Swahili
wakimu
wah-KEE-moo
How to say it
Swahiliwakimuwah-KEE-moosoon
Englishproviderssoon
Frenchpourvoyeurssoon
Meaning
Providers or supporters, people who supply another's basic needs.
Good to know
plural of mkimu (m-/wa- class); rare.
Examples
- Wakimu wa familia hufanya kazi mchana na usiku.Family providers work day and night.
- Je, wakimu hao wanatosha kulisha nyumba nzima?Are those providers enough to feed the whole household?
- Wakimu watapunguziwa mzigo wa kazi wiki hii.The providers will have their workload reduced this week.
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