Swahili
wapenyezi
wah-peh-nyeh-ZEE
How to say it
Swahiliwapenyeziwah-peh-nyeh-ZEEsoon
Englishsmugglerssoon
Frenchcontrebandierssoon
Meaning
People who smuggle goods or pass things through secretly, smugglers or secret agents.
Good to know
plural of mpenyezi (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wapenyezi walikamatwa wakiingiza bidhaa kinyume cha sheria.The smugglers were caught bringing in goods illegally.
- Je, wapenyezi hao walifahamika?Were those smugglers known?
- Hawa si wapenyezi, ni wafanyabiashara halali.These are not smugglers, they are legitimate traders.
- Wapenyezi watashtakiwa mahakamani.The smugglers will be charged in court.
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