Swahili
washairi
wah-SHAH-ee-ree
How to say it
Swahiliwashairiwah-SHAH-ee-reesoon
Englishpoetssoon
Frenchpoètessoon
Meaning
People who compose poetry; poets.
Good to know
plural of mshairi (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Washairi walisoma mashairi yao jukwaani.The poets read their poems on stage.
- Je, washairi hawa wanatoka wapi?Where do these poets come from?
- Washairi hawakukosa maneno.The poets did not lack words.
- Washairi watashiriki tamasha la kesho.The poets will take part in tomorrow's festival.
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