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Swahili

washemali

wah-sheh-MAH-lee

How to say it

Swahiliwashemaliwah-sheh-MAH-leesoon
EnglishArabs from Muscatsoon
FrenchArabes de Mascatesoon

Meaning

Arab people originally from Muscat, in Oman.

Good to know

plural of mshemali (m-/wa- class); historical ethnonym.

Examples

  • Washemali walifika pwani ya Afrika Mashariki karne nyingi zilizopita.The Muscat Arabs arrived on the East African coast many centuries ago.
  • Je, washemali walileta biashara ya viungo?Did the Muscat Arabs bring the spice trade?
  • Washemali walichangia utamaduni wa Waswahili.The Muscat Arabs contributed to Swahili culture.

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