Swahili
yahe
YAH-heh
How to say it
SwahiliyaheYAH-hehsoon
Englishbrother, friendsoon
Frenchfrère, amisoon
Meaning
a brother or friend; in the plural, ordinary people.
Good to know
[also ahi, aki) rare brother, friend; pi. common people, rabble
Examples
- Alimwita yahe yake kumsaidia.He called his brother to help him.
- Je, yahe hao wanatoka wapi?Where do those common people come from?
- Hakuwa na yahe wa kumtegemea alipokuwa mgonjwa.He had no brother to rely on when he was sick.
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