vibwana

How to say it

Meaning

Young masters, a respectful term for boys of well-to-do families.

Good to know

plural of kibwana (ki-/vi- class); diminutive of bwana, somewhat old-fashioned or literary register.

Examples

• Vibwana wale walisoma katika shule za gharama kubwa.Those young masters studied in expensive schools.
• Je, vibwana hao wanajua kazi ya mikono?Do those young masters know manual work?
• Vibwana hawa si maskini, ni wa familia tajiri.These young masters are not poor; they are from wealthy families.
• Vibwana watarithi mali ya baba zao siku moja.The young masters will inherit their fathers' wealth one day.