Swahili
mvyele
MVYEH-leh
How to say it
SwahilimvyeleMVYEH-lehsoon
Englishold womansoon
Frenchvieille femmesoon
Meaning
an old woman (a rare or archaic term).
Good to know
A rare synonym of kizee.
Examples
- Mvyele aliishi peke yake mjini.The old woman lived alone in town.
- Je, umemwona mvyele yule leo?Have you seen that old woman today?
- Mvyele hakuwa na nguvu za kutembea mbali.The old woman did not have the strength to walk far.
- Watoto walimheshimu mvyele wa mtaani.The children respected the old woman of the neighborhood.
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