Swahili
wasukani
wah-soo-KAH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliwasukaniwah-soo-KAH-neesoon
Englishhelmsmen, driverssoon
Frenchtimoniers, conducteurssoon
Meaning
Helmsmen who steer boats; also drivers of vehicles.
Good to know
plural of msukani (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wasukani wa meli walisimamia safari.The ship's helmsmen oversaw the voyage.
- Je, wasukani hao wana leseni?Do those drivers have a license?
- Wasukani hawakupoteza njia.The drivers did not lose their way.
- Wasukani wataongoza boti kuvuka ziwa.The helmsmen will steer the boat across the lake.
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