Swahili
watahamari
wa-ta-ha-MAH-ree
How to say it
Swahiliwatahamariwa-ta-ha-MAH-reesoon
Englishdrunkardssoon
Frenchivrognessoon
Meaning
People who are habitually intoxicated with alcohol.
Good to know
plural of mtahamari (m-/wa- class); a literary/archaic term, less common than mlevi in everyday speech.
Examples
- Watahamari walilala barabarani usiku kucha.The drunkards slept on the road all night.
- Si watahamari wote wanaopiga kelele baa.Not all who shout in the bar are drunkards.
- Je, mji huu una watahamari wengi kiasi hicho?Does this town really have that many drunkards?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.