malkia mweusi
The English phrase "black queen" is translated into Swahili as malkia mweusi.
The phrase is used to describe a female monarch who has black skin.
Did you know?
- While malkia mweusi describes a monarch, the word malkia is also used in Swahili to describe a queen bee.
- The word malkia is not an indigenous Bantu word, but was borrowed from the Arabic malika through long-standing trade connections in the Indian Ocean.
- In East African cultures, referring to someone as a malkia is often used as a term of high empowerment and respect for women, even if they hold no official political title.
Examples in context
- Yeye ni malkia mweusi.She is a black queen.
- Malkia mweusi alitawala himaya yake.The black queen ruled her empire.
- Tunamuheshimu malkia mweusi.We respect the black queen.
Example conversation
Aisha and Omari are looking at a history book.
- AishaTazama malkia mweusi huyu katika kitabu.Look at this black queen in the book.
- OmariAnapendeza sana na taji lake.She looks very lovely with her crown.
- AishaAlikuwa malkia mweusi shujaa sana.She was a very brave black queen.
- OmariKazi yake ilikuwa kubwa sana.Her work was very great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries malkia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
