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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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