swahili [noun]

Nasaba ya kifalme

Maana (Definition)

A line of hereditary rulers belonging to a noble or royal family line.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

royal dynasty / monarchical bloodline

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bloodline ya ki-king / dynasty

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('nasab')

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mfalme huyo alitoka katika nasaba ya kifalme ya karne zilizopita."

Translation: That king hailed from a royal dynasty of centuries past.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ukoo wa Samba Vitasa vya milango dynasty