Swahili
wavuni
wah-VOO-nee
How to say it
Swahiliwavuniwah-VOO-neesoon
Englishharvesterssoon
Frenchmoissonneurssoon
Meaning
People who harvest or reap crops.
Good to know
plural of mvuni (m-/wa- class); from kuvuna, to harvest.
Examples
- Wavuni walianza kazi asubuhi na mapema.The harvesters started work early in the morning.
- Je, wavuni watamaliza shamba lote leo?Will the harvesters finish the whole field today?
- Si wavuni wote wenye uzoefu.Not all harvesters are experienced.
- Wavuni watapumzika baada ya jua kuchwa.The harvesters will rest after sunset.
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