walinzi

How to say it

Meaning

Watchmen, guards, or caretakers; also shepherds, protectors, or legal guardians.

Good to know

plural of mlinzi (m-/wa- class); common word.

Examples

• Walinzi wanalinda nyumba usiku kucha.The guards watch over the house all night.
• Je, walinzi wako tayari?Are the guards ready?
• Hawa si walinzi wa hapa.These are not the guards from here.
• Watapata walinzi wapya mwezi huu.They will get new guards this month.

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