Swahili
watawalaji
wa-ta-wa-LAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwatawalajiwa-ta-wa-LAH-jeesoon
Englishrulerssoon
Frenchdirigeantssoon
Meaning
People who rule, govern, or administer a place or people.
Good to know
plural of mtawalaji (m-/wa- class); used for governors, administrators, or rulers in a political sense.
Examples
- Watawalaji wapya wataapishwa wiki hii.The new rulers will be sworn in this week.
- Watawalaji hawakusikiliza malalamiko ya wananchi.The rulers did not listen to the citizens' complaints.
- Je, watawalaji wa mkoa huu wamefanya nini kwa maendeleo?What have the rulers of this region done for development?
- Watawalaji watakutana na wazee wa kijiji kesho.The rulers will meet with the village elders tomorrow.
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