Swahili
wenyeji
weh-nyeh-JEE
How to say it
Swahiliwenyejiweh-nyeh-JEEsoon
Englishhosts, locals, nativessoon
Frenchhôtes, autochtonessoon
Meaning
Owners or hosts of a place; native or local inhabitants.
Good to know
plural of mwenyeji (m-/wa- class); a very common word for locals or hosts.
Examples
- Wenyeji wa mji huu ni wakarimu sana.The locals of this town are very hospitable.
- Je, wenyeji watawapokeaje wageni?How will the hosts welcome the visitors?
- Si wenyeji wote wanaozungumza lugha ya kigeni.Not all locals speak a foreign language.
- Wenyeji watawaonyesha wageni sehemu za kihistoria.The hosts will show the visitors historical sites.
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