Mwanafunzi
mwah-nah-FOO-nzee /mʷɑ.nɑ.ˈfu.ⁿzi/
"Mwanafunzi" is Sheng for student.
Meaning
- noun student. A student at school or college. Plural 'wanafunzi'.
Examples
- Wanafunzi wote wako darasani. All the students are in the classroom.
- Mimi ni mwanafunzi wa chuo. I'm a college student.
See Mwanafunzi used in other entries
- Ni mwanafunzi, lakini anafanya kazi pia.He's a student, but he works too.From Lakini
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'mwanafunzi' (learner).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Mwanafunzi
What does Mwanafunzi mean in Sheng?
"Mwanafunzi" is Sheng for student. A student at school or college. Plural 'wanafunzi'.
How do you use Mwanafunzi in a sentence?
"Wanafunzi wote wako darasani." means "All the students are in the classroom."
How do you pronounce Mwanafunzi?
Say it mwah-nah-FOO-nzee (/mʷɑ.nɑ.ˈfu.ⁿzi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Mwanafunzi come from?
Swahili 'mwanafunzi' (learner).
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