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Swahili

watumiki

wa-too-MEE-kee

How to say it

Swahiliwatumikiwa-too-MEE-keesoon
Englishauthorssoon
Frenchauteurssoon

Meaning

People who compose or create something, such as poets or authors.

Good to know

plural of mtumiki (m-/wa- class); a rare, literary word for composers or authors of a work.

Examples

  • Watumiki wa tenzi hii hawajulikani.The authors of this epic poem are unknown.
  • Si watumiki wote wanaotambuliwa kwa majina yao.Not all authors are recognized by name.
  • Je, watumiki hao waliishi wakati mmoja?Did those authors live at the same time?

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