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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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