Swahili
kiume
kee-OO-meh
How to say it
Swahilikiumekee-OO-mehsoon
Englishmasculinitysoon
Frenchmasculinitésoon
Meaning
the male sex; also, masculinity or manliness, and the strength associated with it.
Good to know
'Mtoto wa kiume' means boy.
Examples
- Alijifungua mtoto wa kiume mzuri.She gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
- Alionyesha kiume chake alipowakabili maadui.He showed his manly courage when he confronted the enemies.
- Je, huyu ni wa kiume au wa kike?Is this one male or female?
- Alitembea kiume, bila hofu yoyote.He walked in a manly, fearless way.
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