mwima

How to say it

Meaning

a person who carries themselves erect, with good posture.

Good to know

In the plural class mi-, mwima also names a group of women who organize funeral arrangements.

Examples

• Mwima alitembea akiwa amesimama wima kabisa.The upright man walked standing perfectly straight.
• Je, mwima huyo ni nani kijijini?Who is that upright person in the village?
• Hakuwa mwima, alikuwa ameinama kwa uzee.He wasn't upright, he was stooped with age.
• Wanawake wa mwima walikusanyika kuandaa mazishi.The women of the funeral group gathered to arrange the burial.