Swahili
washarafu
wah-shah-RAH-foo
How to say it
Swahiliwasharafuwah-shah-RAH-foosoon
Englishhonored peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes honoréessoon
Meaning
People who are honored and respected by others.
Good to know
plural of msharafu (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Washarafu walikaa mstari wa mbele.The honored people sat in the front row.
- Je, washarafu wamealikwa harusini?Have the honored people been invited to the wedding?
- Washarafu hawakusahaulika.The honored people were not forgotten.
- Washarafu watapokea zawadi maalum.The honored people will receive special gifts.
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