mkubwa

Swahili

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

mkubwa

1. m class_(I)/m class_(III)/u class_(XI) inflected form of -kubwa

Etymology 2

Etymology tree

Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀-

Proto-Sabaki *mu-

Swahili m-

Swahili -kubwa

Swahili mkubwa

From m- + -kubwa (“big, large”).

Noun

mkubwa class I (plural wakubwa class II)

1. older brother
2. elder

   Synonym: mzee

3. rich person

   Synonym: tajiri

4. boss