What does Mzungu mean?
someone who roams around
Literally translated mzungu meant “someone who roams around” or “wanderer.” The term was first used in Africa to describe Arab, Indian and European traders and explorers in the 18th century, apparently because they moved around aimlessly.
What is a Mzungu from a Ugandan perspective?
According to Wikipedia, Mzungu is the southern, central and eastern African term for a person of foreign descent. Literally translated it means “someone who roams around aimlessly” or “aimless wanderer” (from the Swahili and Ganda words).
What does Mazumbo mean?
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Where does the word Bwana come from?
I was an Army brat and lived in Kenya in East Africa,and remembered Bwana came from Swahili language for ” Boss or Master ” .
What are some Swahili words?
Basic Swahili Phrases for Travelers
- Hello: jambo/ hujambo/ salama.
- How are you?: habari gani.
- Fine (response): nzuri.
- Goodbye: kwa heri/ kwa herini (more than one peson)
- See you later: tutaonana.
- Nice to meet you: nafurahi kukuona.
- Goodnight: lala salama.
What race is Bantu?
They are Black African speakers of Bantu languages of several hundred indigenous ethnic groups. The Bantu live in sub-Saharan Africa, spread over a vast area from Central Africa across the African Great Lakes to Southern Africa.
What does Muntu and Sera mean in Africa?
Answer: muntu means “human” sera mean “Seraphim”
What language is Bwana?
Borrowed from Swahili bwana (“master”), from Arabic أَبُونَا (ʾabūnā, “our father”). Doublet of abbot.
Is Bwana an English word?
Master; sir. Used as a form of respectful address in parts of Africa. (slang) Big boss, important person.
What is the longest word in Swahili?
Kipikikusikitishacho
Kipikikusikitishacho is the longest word in the Swahili language. It means “What´s bothering you?” This word is used in combination with ‘Kipi. ‘