Swahili
buana
bu-A-na
How to say it
Swahilibuanabu-A-nasoon
Englishsirsoon
Frenchmonsieursoon
Meaning
an older spelling of bwana, a respectful term of address for a man, equivalent to 'sir', also used for one's husband or employer.
Good to know
an old-fashioned spelling of bwana, rarely written this way today.
Examples
- Buana, karibu nyumbani!Sir, welcome to the house!
- Buana Juma ameondoka asubuhi.Mister Juma left in the morning.
- Alimwita buana wake kwa heshima.She addressed her husband respectfully as 'buana'.
- Je, buana yuko ofisini leo?Is the boss in the office today?
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