Swahili
wakubwa
wah-KOOB-wah
How to say it
Swahiliwakubwawah-KOOB-wahsoon
Englishbosses, elders, seniorssoon
Frenchpatrons, aînéssoon
Meaning
Elders, superiors, or bosses, people in positions of seniority or authority.
Good to know
plural of mkubwa (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wakubwa wamekutana ofisini kupanga bajeti.The bosses have met at the office to plan the budget.
- Je, wakubwa wataidhinisha mpango huu?Will the bosses approve this plan?
- Hawa si wakubwa wangu, ni wafanyakazi wenzangu.These aren't my bosses, they're my colleagues.
- Wakubwa watatembelea kiwanda wiki ijayo.The bosses will visit the factory next week.
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