bwana
BWAH-nah
How to say it
SwahilibwanaBWAH-nahsoon
EnglishMr, sir; master; husband; the Lordsoon
Frenchmonsieur ; maître ; mari ; le Seigneursoon
Meaning
A polite title or way of speaking to a man, and a word for a man in charge; it can also mean a husband, and Bwana with a capital is the Lord in church language.
Good to know
Plural mabwana. Before a name it is Mr: Bwana Juma. Bwana harusi is a bridegroom, bwana wangu my husband, and Bwana Yesu the Lord Jesus.
Examples
- Bwana Juma atafika saa nne.Mr. Juma will arrive at ten.
- Bwana harusi alivaa suti nyeusi.The bridegroom wore a black suit.
- Karibu ndani, bwana, keti hapa.Come in, sir, sit here.
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