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Swahili

wavulana

wah-voo-LAH-nah

How to say it

Swahiliwavulanawah-voo-LAH-nahsoon
Englishboyssoon
Frenchgarçonssoon

Meaning

Young male people, especially children or adolescents.

Good to know

plural of mvulana (m-/wa- class); a very common everyday word.

Examples

  • Wavulana wanacheza mpira uwanjani.The boys are playing football on the field.
  • Je, wavulana hawa wanasoma shule gani?Which school do these boys attend?
  • Si wavulana wote wanaopenda michezo.Not all boys like sports.
  • Wavulana watashiriki mashindano kesho.The boys will take part in the competition tomorrow.

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