mposa

How to say it

Meaning

a man who is courting or seeking to marry a woman; a suitor.

Good to know

from -posa (to propose marriage to).

Examples

• Mposa alifika nyumbani kwa wazazi wa msichana.The suitor arrived at the girl's parents' home.
• Baba alimkubali mposa huyo.The father approved of that suitor.
• Je, mposa wako ni mtu wa aina gani?What kind of person is your suitor?
• Hakuwa mposa wa kweli, alitaka mali tu.He was not a genuine suitor, he only wanted wealth.