mngwana

How to say it

Meaning

a free-born, well-bred, or civilized person, esteemed for good manners and noble character.

Good to know

Variant of mwungwana; describes someone of noble birth or refined, courteous character, waungwana in plural.

Examples

• Alikuwa mngwana aliyeheshimika kijijini.He was a well-bred man respected in the village.
• Je, tabia yake ni ya mngwana?Is his behavior that of a civilized person?
• Hakutenda kama mngwana wakati ule.He did not act like a civilized person that time.
• Mtoto atafundishwa kuwa mngwana.The child will be taught to be well-bred.