msungwana

Chichewa

Etymology

Borrowed from Tumbuka msungwana.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /msúˈᵑɡʷa.na/

Noun

msúngwana class 1 (plural asúngwana class 2)

  1. girl

Usage notes

This word is for post-pubescent girls. Girls who haven't started puberty are called mtsíkana.

Tumbuka

Noun

msungwana class 1 (plural ŵasungwana class 2)

  1. girl

Descendants

  • Chichewa: msúngwana
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