wezi

How to say it

Meaning

People who steal from others.

Good to know

plural of mwizi (m-/wa- class); an irregular but very common plural.

Examples

• Wezi waliiba pikipiki jana usiku.Thieves stole a motorcycle last night.
• Je, wezi hao walikamatwa?Were those thieves caught?
• Si wezi wote wanaokamatwa na polisi.Not all thieves get caught by the police.
• Wezi watakimbia wakiona doria.The thieves will run when they see the patrol.

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