Swahili
mkilemba
mki-LE-mba
How to say it
Swahilimkilembamki-LE-mbasoon
Englishprizewinnersoon
Frenchlauréatsoon
Meaning
someone who has earned the right to wear a turban as a mark of achievement; figuratively, a successful candidate or prizewinner.
Good to know
a figurative extension of traditional turban-wearing as a sign of honor.
Examples
- Mkilemba wa mtihani alipongezwa na wazazi wake.The prizewinner of the exam was congratulated by his parents.
- Je, ni nani atakayekuwa mkilemba mwaka huu?Who will be this year's prizewinner?
- Alijivunia kuwa mkilemba wa shindano lile.He was proud to be the winner of that competition.
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