washari

How to say it

Meaning

People believed to bring bad luck or misfortune to others.

Good to know

plural of mshari (m-/wa- class); superstition, folk register.

Examples

• Baadhi ya watu huamini kuna washari kijijini.Some people believe there are jinxes in the village.
• Je, washari hao wanaogopwa?Are those jinxes feared?
• Sisi si washari.We are not jinxes.
• Washari watalaumiwa kila jambo likienda vibaya.Jinxes will be blamed whenever something goes wrong.