Swahili
watashi
wa-TAH-shee
How to say it
Swahiliwatashiwa-TAH-sheesoon
Englishbeggarssoon
Frenchmendiantssoon
Meaning
People who beg or plead earnestly and persistently.
Good to know
plural of mtashi (m-/wa- class); a less common synonym of ombaomba, one who begs or pleads.
Examples
- Watashi walisimama nje ya duka wakiomba chakula.The beggars stood outside the shop asking for food.
- Si watashi wote wanaoomba pesa tu.Not all beggars ask only for money.
- Je, watashi hawa wanaishi wapi usiku?Where do these beggars sleep at night?
- Watashi watapewa chakula na kanisa kesho.The beggars will be given food by the church tomorrow.
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