Swahili
washenga
wah-SHEHN-gah
How to say it
Swahiliwashengawah-SHEHN-gahsoon
Englishgo-betweenssoon
Frenchintermédiairessoon
Meaning
People who act as go-betweens, such as matchmakers who arrange marriages, or trusted messengers.
Good to know
plural of mshenga (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Washenga walipeleka posa kwa wazazi wa bibi harusi.The go-betweens delivered the proposal to the bride's parents.
- Je, washenga wamekubaliana na masharti?Have the go-betweens agreed on the terms?
- Washenga hawakuchelewa kufika.The go-betweens did not arrive late.
- Washenga watarudi na jibu kesho.The go-betweens will return with an answer tomorrow.
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