mwafrika
mwah-FREE-kah
How to say it
Swahilimwafrikamwah-FREE-kahsoon
Englishan African (person)soon
Frenchun Africain, une Africainesoon
Meaning
A person who comes from Africa or belongs to one of its peoples.
Good to know
Plural Waafrika; usually written with a capital M. The adjective is kiafrika (African things and customs) or -a Afrika.
Examples
- Alikuwa Mwafrika wa kwanza kushinda tuzo hiyo.He was the first African to win that award.
- Waafrika wengi wanaishi Ulaya siku hizi.Many Africans live in Europe these days.
- Ninajivunia sana kuwa Mwafrika.I am very proud to be African.
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