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Swahili

waokozi

wah-oh-KOH-zee

How to say it

Swahiliwaokoziwah-oh-KOH-zeesoon
Englishsaviorssoon
Frenchsauveurssoon

Meaning

People who save or rescue someone from danger or harm, saviors.

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plural of mwokozi (m-/wa- class).

Examples

  • Waokozi waliwaokoa abiria wa meli.The rescuers saved the ship's passengers.
  • Je, waokozi wamefika mahali pa moto?Have the rescuers arrived at the fire scene?
  • Hawa si waokozi, ni waangalizi tu.These are not saviors, just bystanders.
  • Waokozi watapewa tuzo kwa ujasiri wao.The rescuers will be awarded for their bravery.

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