Swahili
mwali
MWAH-lee
How to say it
SwahilimwaliMWAH-leesoon
Englishmaidensoon
Frenchjeune fillesoon
Meaning
a young woman who has reached puberty, a maiden.
Good to know
Often extended to mwanamwali, plural wanawali.
Examples
- Mwali aliandaliwa kwa ajili ya sherehe ya jando.The young woman was prepared for the initiation ceremony.
- Je, mwali huyu ana umri gani?How old is this young woman?
- Wazazi wa mwali walifurahi sana.The girl's parents were very happy.
- Mwali hakuruhusiwa kuondoka nyumbani wakati huo.The young woman was not allowed to leave home during that time.
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