Mzae
m-ZAH-eh /m.ˈzɑ.ɛ/
"Mzae" is Sheng for father (also: old man).
Meaning
- noun father, old man. Your father, or any older man.
Examples
- Mzae hataki kelele kwa nyumba. Dad doesn't want noise in the house.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From Swahili 'mzee' (elder).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Mzae
What does Mzae mean in Sheng?
"Mzae" is Sheng for father (also: old man). Your father, or any older man.
How do you use Mzae in a sentence?
"Mzae hataki kelele kwa nyumba." means "Dad doesn't want noise in the house."
How do you pronounce Mzae?
Say it m-ZAH-eh (/m.ˈzɑ.ɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Mzae come from?
From Swahili 'mzee' (elder).
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