Swahili
wakuruzu
wah-koo-ROO-zoo
How to say it
Swahiliwakuruzuwah-koo-ROO-zoosoon
Englishcollectorssoon
Frenchcollecteurssoon
Meaning
People who collect or gather something, such as contributions, dues, or taxes, on behalf of others.
Good to know
plural of mkuruzu (m-/wa- class); rare.
Examples
- Wakuruzu walikusanya michango kwa ajili ya sherehe.The collectors gathered contributions for the celebration.
- Je, wakuruzu hao watarudisha risiti?Will those collectors give back receipts?
- Wakuruzu watapita nyumba kwa nyumba kesho.The collectors will go house to house tomorrow.
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