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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