makungwi

How to say it

Meaning

Midwives, or assistants who guide someone through traditional initiation rites.

Good to know

plural of kungwi (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular); refers to people, so it takes wa- verb agreement.

Examples

• Makungwi waliwasaidia mabinti kujiandaa kwa jando.The midwives helped the girls prepare for the initiation.
• Je, makungwi hawa wana uzoefu wa miaka mingi?Do these midwives have many years of experience?
• Makungwi hawakuhudhuria msherehekeo mwaka jana.The midwives did not attend the celebration last year.
• Makungwi watafundisha mila kwa kizazi kipya.The midwives will teach the traditions to the new generation.