indimi

Swahili

walindaji

wah-leen-DAH-jee

How to say it

Swahiliwalindajiwah-leen-DAH-jeesoon
Englishguardssoon
Frenchgardessoon

Meaning

Guards, people who watch over and protect something.

Good to know

plural of mlindaji (m-/wa- class); see also mlinda.

Examples

  • Walindaji wanakaa lango kuu usiku.The guards stay at the main gate at night.
  • Je, walindaji wa benki wapo?Are the bank's guards present?
  • Hawa si walindaji, ni wageni.These are not guards, they are visitors.
  • Kampuni itaajiri walindaji wapya.The company will hire new guards.

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