Swahili
mwene
MWEH-neh
How to say it
SwahilimweneMWEH-nehsoon
Englishlord, ownersoon
Frenchseigneursoon
Meaning
an archaic or dialectal word for an owner, lord, or ruler.
Good to know
rare/archaic; related to mwenye (having, owner of); used historically for chiefs and rulers, as in the title Mwenemtapa.
Examples
- Mwene wa nchi hiyo alitawala kwa hekima.The lord of that land ruled wisely.
- Je, mwene alikubali ombi lao?Did the lord accept their request.
- Mwene wa mji huu ni nani?Who is the lord of this town?
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