Swahili
watoro
wa-TO-ro
How to say it
Swahiliwatorowa-TO-rosoon
Englishdeserterssoon
Frenchdéserteurssoon
Meaning
People who desert, are truant, or run away, fleeing from duty or responsibility.
Good to know
plural of mtoro (m-/wa- class); used for deserters, truants, or runaway workers or soldiers.
Examples
- Watoro wa jeshi walikamatwa mpakani.The army deserters were caught at the border.
- Watoro hawakurudi kazini baada ya likizo.The deserters did not return to work after leave.
- Je, watoro hao wataadhibiwa vikali?Will those deserters be severely punished?
- Watoro watakamatwa na askari wa mpaka.The deserters will be caught by the border guards.
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