wavushi

How to say it

Meaning

People who ferry others or goods across, such as a river.

Good to know

plural of mvushi (m-/wa- class); from kuvusha, to take across.

Examples

• Wavushi walisubiri abiria kando ya mto.The ferrymen waited for passengers by the river.
• Je, wavushi hawa wanatoza kiasi gani?How much do these ferrymen charge?
• Wavushi watavuka mto kabla ya mvua kunyesha.The ferrymen will cross the river before the rain falls.