watawala
wah-tah-WAH-lah
How to say it
Swahiliwatawalawah-tah-WAH-lahsoon
Englishrulers, those in powersoon
Frenchdirigeants, gouvernantssoon
rulers, those in power
Form of mtawala (ruler, governor)
plural of mtawala, ruler
Examples
- Watawala wa zamani walijenga ngome hii.The rulers of old built this fort.
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