Swahili
watiaji
wa-tee-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwatiajiwa-tee-AH-jeesoon
Englishinstigatorssoon
Frenchinstigateurssoon
Meaning
People who set something in motion or apply something, especially arsonists (mtia moto).
Good to know
plural of mtiaji (m-/wa- class); most often used in the fixed phrase watiaji moto, arsonists.
Examples
- Watiaji moto walikamatwa polisi jana.The arsonists were arrested by police yesterday.
- Si watiaji wote wanaokusudia madhara.Not all instigators intend harm.
- Je, watiaji hao walishtakiwa mahakamani?Were those instigators charged in court?
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