Swahili
washona
wah-SHOH-nah
How to say it
Swahiliwashonawah-SHOH-nahsoon
Englishtailorssoon
Frenchcouturierssoon
Meaning
People who sew, especially specified by their specialty, such as tailors or shoemakers.
Good to know
plural of mshona (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Washona nguo walifungua duka jipya.The tailors opened a new shop.
- Je, washona hao wanashona vizuri?Do those tailors sew well?
- Washona hawakumaliza sare zetu.The tailors did not finish our uniforms.
- Washona watashona mavazi ya harusi kesho.The tailors will sew wedding clothes tomorrow.
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