"bwana" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈbwɑːnə

BWAH-nuh

UK

bˈiːwˈɑːnɐ

bee-WAH-nuh

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈbwɑːnə

英式英语

bˈiːwˈɑːnɐ

简化发音

美式

BWAH-nuh

英式

bee-WAH-nuh

语境中听

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.