vinyumba

How to say it

Meaning

Concubines or mistresses.

Good to know

plural of kinyumba (ki-/vi- class); refers to people so it takes human (wa-) agreement, e.g. 'vinyumba wanaoishi'; can carry a judgmental connotation.

Examples

• Vinyumba walikuwepo katika jamii nyingi za kale.Concubines existed in many ancient societies.
• Je, vinyumba wanatambuliwa kisheria?Are concubines legally recognized?
• Vinyumba hawakubaliki kisheria nchini humu.Concubines are not legally accepted in this country.
• Wanahistoria watachunguza maisha ya vinyumba wa enzi hizo.Historians will study the lives of concubines from that era.