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swahili [noun]

Bawabu

Maana (Definition)

A person stationed to guard an entrance or gate.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

doorkeeper / gatekeeper / security guard

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

watchman

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'bawwab'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bawabu alifungua lango kuu la jengo."

Translation: The gatekeeper opened the main building gate.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Haki iwe ngao na mlinziAskari
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