Swahili
waungwana
wah-oon-GWAH-nah
How to say it
Swahiliwaungwanawah-oon-GWAH-nahsoon
Englishgentlemensoon
Frenchgentilshommessoon
Meaning
Free-born, well-mannered, or civilized people of good character.
Good to know
plural of mungwana (m-/wa- class); related to uungwana, civility or good breeding.
Examples
- Waungwana huwaheshimu wazee kila mahali.Gentlemen respect elders everywhere.
- Je, hawa vijana ni waungwana kweli?Are these young men truly gentlemen?
- Si waungwana wote wanaovaa suti.Not all gentlemen wear suits.
- Waungwana watakaa mbele kwenye harusi.The gentlemen will sit at the front at the wedding.
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