mwali

Makhuwa-Meetto

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jàdɪ́ (“maiden”).

Noun

mwali

  1. girl

References

  • Alaudino J. R. Campos et al. (2009), Vocabulário de eMakhuwa eMeeto [Vocabulary of Emeetto]‎[1], Nampula: SIL Mozambique, pages 49, 86

Ngombe (Congo)

Noun

mwali

  1. woman

Swahili

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jàdɪ́.

Pronunciation

  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

mwali class I (plural wali class II)

  1. maiden
  2. virgin
  3. This term needs a translation to English. Please help out and add a translation, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. bride?

Derived terms

Yao

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jàdɪ́ (“maiden”)

Noun

mwali class 1 (plural ŵali)

  1. initiate (boy or girl at an initiation ceremony)
  2. novice (someone being installed in a position of authority)
  3. girl (female child who hasn't given birth yet)

References

  • Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya
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