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mganda

MGAH-ndah

How to say it

SwahilimgandaMGAH-ndahsoon
EnglishUgandan (person); a traditional dancesoon
FrenchOugandais; une danse traditionnellesoon

Meaning

A person from Uganda or of Ugandan nationality. The same word also names a traditional drum dance of southern Tanzania.

Good to know

Plural Waganda; often written with a capital, Mganda, like Mkenya and Mtanzania. In sport news mchezaji Mganda is a Ugandan player.

Examples

  • Mshambuliaji Mganda amefunga mabao mawili leo.The Ugandan striker scored two goals today.
  • Waganda wengi wanaishi Dar es Salaam.Many Ugandans live in Dar es Salaam.
  • Mke wake ni Mganda kutoka Kampala.His wife is a Ugandan from Kampala.

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