bwana

[ bwah-nuh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

bwana

/ ˈbwɑːnə /

(in E Africa) a master, often used as a respectful form of address corresponding to sir

Origin of bwana¹

1875–80; < Swahili < Arabic abūnā our father

Origin of bwana¹

Swahili, from Arabic abūna our father

“Bwana coming,” said he shortly, and as noiselessly disappeared.

Was he not a Bwana, a white man, and therefore one who knew all things?

“Take it to Bascombe Bwana and ask him to fire it from his guns,” said he.

And when Bwana, loving me still more, can pay more, ole chap.

"Na zani zikutatu, Bwana" (I think it is three days, master), replied Susi.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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