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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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