umwana

How to say it

Meaning

a young human being, a child.

Good to know

also used more broadly for one's 'offspring' of any age, as in 'my child' said of a grown son or daughter.

Examples

• Umwana wanje aracariho mashuri.My child is still in school.
• Uyu mwana araza kwiga kuvuga.This child is learning to speak.
• Ntukubite umwana!Don't hit the child!
• Bazoronka umwana mu kwezi gutaha.They will have a baby next month.

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