Swahili
waongofu
wah-ohn-GOH-foo
How to say it
Swahiliwaongofuwah-ohn-GOH-foosoon
Englishconverts, specialistssoon
Frenchconvertis, spécialistessoon
Meaning
People who have been guided or converted to something, such as religious converts or skilled specialists.
Good to know
plural of mwongofu (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Waongofu wapya walikaribishwa kanisani.The new converts were welcomed at church.
- Je, waongofu hao ni wataalamu wa tiba?Are those converts medical specialists?
- Hawa si waongofu, bado wanajifunza.These are not yet converts, they are still learning.
- Waongofu watashuhudia imani yao wiki ijayo.The converts will testify to their faith next week.
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