mwana — meaning in English

English meaning

• baby noun A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
• son noun A person's male child.

Senses

mwana is used for these senses in English:

• baby very young human being — see also child
• son a male person in relation to his parents

baby — full definition

1. noun A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
2. noun The youngest member of a family, regardless of their actual age.
3. noun An affectionate way to address a romantic partner.
4. noun A project or idea someone feels strongly protective of because they created it.
5. adj Small or young, especially describing produce picked early or a smaller version of something.

son — full definition

1. noun A person's male child.
2. noun A familiar or informal way for an older person to address a younger male.

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