bwana
der Herr; der Chef (aus dem Swahili)
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Example sentences with “bwana”
He was addressed as bwana by the locals. (Er wurde von den Einheimischen als Herr angesprochen.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'bwana' used in German?
It is a loanword from Swahili meaning 'master' or 'sir'. It is rarely used in standard German outside specific historical or colonial contexts.