noun
bwana
BWAH-nuh
Bwana (noun) means a term meaning "boss" or "important man," used especially in East Africa. Example: “The workers greeted him as "bwana" out of respect.”
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A term meaning "boss" or "important man," used especially in East Africa.
"The workers greeted him as "bwana" out of respect."
How to use bwana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA respectful East African term for a boss or important man.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bwanas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Swahili bwana ("master"), itself from an Arabic word for "our father."
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What does “bwana” mean?
The word “bwana” means a term meaning "boss" or "important man," used especially in East Africa. In plain terms, a respectful East African term for a boss or important man.
How do you pronounce “bwana”?
“Bwana” is pronounced BWAH-nuh (/ˈbwɑːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “bwana” in a sentence?
Here is “bwana” used in a sentence: “The workers greeted him as "bwana" out of respect.”
What part of speech is “bwana”?
“Bwana” is a noun.
Where does the word “bwana” come from?
The word “bwana” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Swahili bwana ("master"), itself from an Arabic word for "our father.".
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