Swahili
watii
wa-TEE-ee
How to say it
Swahiliwatiiwa-TEE-eesoon
Englishobedient peoplesoon
Frenchobéissantssoon
Meaning
People who obey, showing submission to authority or instruction.
Good to know
plural of mtii (m-/wa- class); common in family, religious, and school contexts.
Examples
- Watii wa sheria hawaingii matatani.Those who are law-abiding don't get into trouble.
- Si watii wote wanaoridhika na maagizo.Not all obedient people are happy with the orders.
- Je, watii hawa watashika neno lao?Will these obedient people keep their word?
- Watoto watii watapewa zawadi mwishoni mwa wiki.The obedient children will be given a reward at the end of the week.
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