Swahili
kungwi
KOON-gwee
How to say it
SwahilikungwiKOON-gweesoon
Englishmidwifesoon
Frenchsage-femmesoon
Meaning
a midwife, or an assistant who guides someone through traditional initiation rites.
Good to know
figuratively, mimi ni kungwi lako means I understand this matter better than you do.
Examples
- Kungwi alimsaidia mama kujifungua.The midwife helped the mother give birth.
- Msichana alifundishwa na kungwi kabla ya harusi.The girl was taught by her initiation guide before the wedding.
- Je, kungwi wa kijiji hiki ni nani?Who is this village's midwife?
- Usinifundishe, mimi ni kungwi lako!Don't teach me, I know this better than you!
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