Swahili
wapelekwa
wah-peh-LEH-kwah
How to say it
Swahiliwapelekwawah-peh-LEH-kwahsoon
Englishmessengerssoon
Frenchmessagerssoon
Meaning
People sent to deliver a message, messengers, couriers, or envoys.
Good to know
plural of mpelekwa (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wapelekwa walifika na barua muhimu.The messengers arrived with an important letter.
- Je, wapelekwa hao waliaminika?Were those messengers trustworthy?
- Hawa si wapelekwa wa serikali.These are not government messengers.
- Wapelekwa watatumwa tena kesho.The messengers will be sent again tomorrow.
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