mwanamfalme
mwah-nah-MFAH-lmeh
How to say it
Swahilimwanamfalmemwah-nah-MFAH-lmehsoon
Englishprince
Frenchprincesoon
Meaning
The son or close male relative of a king or queen, who may inherit the throne.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wanamfalme, from mwana, child, and mfalme, king. Mwanamfalme wa taji is the crown prince; a princess is binti mfalme.
Examples
- Mwanamfalme alirudi kutoka masomoni Uingereza.The prince came back from his studies in Britain.
- Wananchi walimpokea mwanamfalme kwa shangwe.The people welcomed the prince with cheers.
- Mwanamfalme wa taji atakuwa mfalme baadaye.The crown prince will later become king.
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