Swahili
watekaji
wa-te-KAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwatekajiwa-te-KAH-jeesoon
Englishcaptorssoon
Frenchravisseurssoon
Meaning
People who take or seize something or someone by force, such as hijackers or captors.
Good to know
plural of mtekaji (m-/wa- class); used in news reports for kidnappers or hijackers.
Examples
- Watekaji waliomba fidia ya pesa nyingi.The captors demanded a large ransom.
- Watekaji hawakumdhuru mateka.The captors did not harm the hostage.
- Je, polisi wamewakamata watekaji hao?Have the police caught those captors?
- Watekaji watamwachilia mateka kesho, kulingana na taarifa.The captors will release the hostage tomorrow, according to reports.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.