Swahili
wavinjari
wah-veen-JAH-ree
How to say it
Swahiliwavinjariwah-veen-JAH-reesoon
Englishloaferssoon
Frenchflâneurssoon
Meaning
People who wander about idly or spend their time without working.
Good to know
plural of mvinjari (m-/wa- class); from kuvinjari, to stroll or wander about.
Examples
- Wavinjari walikuwa wakitembea mjini bila kazi.The loafers were wandering the city without work.
- Je, wavinjari hawa wana kazi yoyote?Do these loafers have any work?
- Wavinjari huonekana sokoni kila jioni.Loafers are seen at the market every evening.
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