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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