Swahili
wazabuni
wah-zah-BOO-nee
How to say it
Swahiliwazabuniwah-zah-BOO-neesoon
Englishbuyers, bidderssoon
Frenchacheteurs, soumissionnairessoon
Meaning
People who buy something, especially those who bid at an auction or tender.
Good to know
plural of mzabuni (m-/wa- class); common in commerce, from zabuni, tender or bid.
Examples
- Wazabuni waliwasilisha zabuni zao mapema.The bidders submitted their tenders early.
- Je, wazabuni watachaguliwa lini?When will the bidders be selected?
- Si wazabuni wote wanaoshinda zabuni.Not all bidders win the tender.
- Wazabuni watapokea majibu wiki ijayo.The bidders will receive the results next week.
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