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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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