Swahili
watukufu
wa-too-KOO-foo
How to say it
Swahiliwatukufuwa-too-KOO-foosoon
Englishdignitariessoon
Frenchdignitairessoon
Meaning
Dignified, respected, or important people; notables or dignitaries.
Good to know
plural of mtukufu (m-/wa- class); used for dignitaries, and as a respectful title for the highly esteemed.
Examples
- Watukufu wa nchi walihudhuria sherehe ya uhuru.The country's dignitaries attended the independence ceremony.
- Watukufu hawakukaa muda mrefu.The dignitaries did not stay long.
- Je, watukufu hao watazungumza na waandishi wa habari?Will those dignitaries speak to journalists?
- Watukufu watafika uwanjani saa tatu asubuhi.The dignitaries will arrive at the grounds at nine in the morning.
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