wanyonge

How to say it

Meaning

Weak or sickly people, or mean and malicious ones; today often used for the downtrodden or poor.

Good to know

plural of mnyonge (m-/wa- class); modern usage often sympathetic (the downtrodden).

Examples

• Wanyonge wanahitaji msaada wa jamii.The downtrodden need the community's help.
• Je, serikali inawasaidia wanyonge?Does the government help the downtrodden?
• Hawa si wanyonge, ni matajiri.These are not the downtrodden, they are wealthy.
• Wanyonge watapata haki zao hatimaye.The downtrodden will eventually get their rights.

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