kiume

Swahili

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *dʊ́mè, a variant of Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀dʊ́mè.

Pronunciation

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Noun

kiume class VII (plural viume class VIII)

  1. masculinity (degree or property of being masculine, manliness)

Adjective

kiume (invariable) or -a kiume (invariable)

  1. manly (having the qualities of a man such as courage)
    Antonym: -a kike
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