bingwa

How to say it

Meaning

a champion or expert, someone highly skilled or capable in a particular field.

Good to know

extremely common in sports, e.g. bingwa wa dunia (world champion).

Examples

• Yeye ni bingwa wa mpira wa miguu.He is a football champion.
• Alishinda ubingwa wa taifa.He won the national championship.
• Bingwa huyo wa mchezo alipongezwa na wote.That champion athlete was praised by everyone.
• Ni bingwa wa kupika chakula cha pwani.He is an expert at cooking coastal food.