Swahili
watajiri
wa-ta-JEE-ree
How to say it
Swahiliwatajiriwa-ta-JEE-reesoon
Englishwealthy peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes richessoon
Meaning
People who possess great wealth or riches.
Good to know
plural of mtajiri (m-/wa- class); a common, everyday word for the rich.
Examples
- Watajiri wengi wanaishi mjini.Many wealthy people live in the city.
- Si watajiri wote wanaosaidia maskini.Not all wealthy people help the poor.
- Je, watajiri hawa walipata pesa vipi?How did these wealthy people get their money?
- Watajiri watawekeza katika mradi mpya mwakani.The wealthy people will invest in a new project next year.
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