mkenya
MKEH-nyah
How to say it
SwahilimkenyaMKEH-nyahsoon
Englisha Kenyan (person)soon
Frenchun Kényan, une Kényanesoon
Meaning
A person who is a citizen of Kenya or comes from Kenya.
Good to know
Plural Wakenya; usually written with a capital M. The same pattern gives Mtanzania, a Tanzanian, and Mganda, a Ugandan. The adjective is -a Kenya.
Examples
- Mshindi wa mbio hizo ni Mkenya.The winner of the race is a Kenyan.
- Wakenya wengi wanaishi Arusha.Many Kenyans live in Arusha.
- Alioa Mkenya na sasa wanaishi Nakuru.He married a Kenyan and they now live in Nakuru.
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