Swahili
waomba
wah-OHM-bah
How to say it
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Meaning
People who ask or beg for something; also those who pray regularly.
Good to know
plural of mwomba (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Waomba dua walikusanyika msikitini.Those praying gathered at the mosque.
- Je, waomba msaada wamepata jibu?Have those asking for help gotten an answer?
- Hawa si waomba, ni watoaji wa msaada.These are not petitioners, they are the ones giving help.
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