waume

How to say it

Meaning

Married men in relation to their wives.

Good to know

plural of mume (m-/wa- class); often used with possessives, e.g. waume zetu, our husbands.

Examples

• Waume wengi husaidia kazi za nyumbani siku hizi.Many husbands help with housework these days.
• Je, waume zenu wanafanya kazi gani?What work do your husbands do?
• Si waume wote wanaosaidia nyumbani.Not all husbands help at home.
• Waume watakusanyika kesho kwa mkutano wa familia.The husbands will gather tomorrow for the family meeting.

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