Cómo Pronunciar "bwana"
word
ˈbwɑːnə
BWAH-nuh
bˈiːwˈɑːnɐ
bee-WAH-nuh
Definición
A Swahili word used in East Africa meaning 'sir', 'boss', or 'master'. It may be used formally as a title of respect, especially in historical or colonial contexts.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈbwɑːnə
Inglés Británico
bˈiːwˈɑːnɐ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
BWAH-nuh
UK
bee-WAH-nuh
Escucha en Contexto
The guide said, "Yes, bwana, I will show you the animals."
In old movies, people call the boss bwana.
They greeted the visitor with "Welcome, bwana!"
During the safari, everyone referred to the head guide as bwana out of tradition.