Swahili
wasungo
wah-SOON-goh
How to say it
Swahiliwasungowah-SOON-gohsoon
Englishuninitiated youthssoon
Frenchjeunes non initiéssoon
Meaning
Boys or girls who have not yet undergone the traditional initiation rites; by extension, people inexperienced in a matter.
Good to know
plural of msungo (m-/wa- class); traditional, cultural register.
Examples
- Wasungo hawaruhusiwi kushiriki sherehe hiyo.Uninitiated youths are not allowed to take part in that ceremony.
- Je, wasungo watafundishwa mila za jamii?Will the uninitiated youths be taught the community's customs?
- Wasungo watakuwa tayari baada ya mafunzo.The uninitiated youths will be ready after the training.
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