Swahili
wangwana
wahng-WAH-nah
How to say it
Swahiliwangwanawahng-WAH-nahsoon
Englishfree-born peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes civiliséessoon
Meaning
Free-born, well-bred, or civilized people, esteemed for good manners and noble character.
Good to know
plural of mngwana (m-/wa- class); formal/literary.
Examples
- Wangwana huwaheshimu wageni wao.Free-born people respect their guests.
- Je, familia hiyo ni wangwana?Is that family free-born and well-bred?
- Hawa si wangwana, tabia zao ni mbaya.These are not well-bred people, their manners are bad.
- Watoto wao watakuwa wangwana wa kweli.Their children will become truly well-bred people.
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