kunga

How to say it

Meaning

to instruct or teach, especially traditional initiation teaching given to boys and girls at puberty; also, a secret.

Good to know

makunga, plural, refers to secrets, particularly those passed on during initiation rites.

Examples

• Wazee walimkunga msichana kabla ya harusi.The elders instructed the girl before her wedding.
• Alifundishwa makunga ya jamii yao.He was taught the secrets of their community.
• Je, ni nani anayekunga vijana siku hizi?Who instructs the youth these days?
• Makunga hayo hayazungumzwi hadharani.Those secrets are not spoken of in public.

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