Swahili
wazalia
wah-zah-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahiliwazaliawah-zah-LEE-ahsoon
Englishnativessoon
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Meaning
People born in a particular place.
Good to know
plural of mzalia (m-/wa- class); from kuzaliwa, to be born.
Examples
- Wazalia wa mji huu wanajivunia utamaduni wao.The natives of this town are proud of their culture.
- Je, wazalia wa kisiwa hiki ni wangapi?How many natives of this island are there?
- Si wazalia wote wanaozungumza lugha ya asili.Not all natives speak the local language.
- Wazalia watashiriki sherehe za mwaka huu.The natives will take part in this year's celebrations.
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