Bwamkubwa
BPronunciation
bwam-ku-bwa
English Translation
A respected elder; an older authority figure
Example Usage
Swahili:
"Wote walimsikiliza bwamkubwa kijijini."
English:
"Everyone listened to the elder in the village."
Added
October 01, 2025Last Updated
October 01, 2025Word ID
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