Swahili
watumwaji
wa-toom-WAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliwatumwajiwa-toom-WAH-jeesoon
Englishmessengers, agentssoon
Frenchmessagers, agentssoon
Meaning
Messengers or envoys; also agents employed in another person's service.
Good to know
plural of mtumwaji (m-/wa- class); a rare word for messengers or agents, distinct from mtumwa (slave).
Examples
- Watumwaji wa mfalme walibeba ujumbe wa haraka.The king's messengers carried an urgent message.
- Si watumwaji wote waliofika salama.Not all messengers arrived safely.
- Je, watumwaji hao watarudi na jibu leo?Will those messengers return with an answer today?
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