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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