Swahili
mzee
m-ZE-e
How to say it
Swahilimzeem-ZE-esoon
Englisheldersoon
Frenchanciensoon
Meaning
an elderly or respected person, an elder.
Good to know
also used as a respectful term of address for an older man, regardless of his actual family relation.
Examples
- Mzee alikaa chini ya mti akipumzika.The old man sat under the tree resting.
- Je, umemsalimia mzee wetu leo?Have you greeted our elder today?
- Wazee wa kijiji walikutana kujadili shida hiyo.The village elders met to discuss the problem.
- Habari mzee, umeshindaje?How are you, old man, how has your day been?
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