Makua

American  

[muh-kwah] / məˈkwɑ /

noun

1. a member of a people living in northern Mozambique and adjacent regions of Tanzania and Malawi.

2. the Bantu language spoken by the Makua.

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Example Sentences

I grab a huge corm, which we call the makua.

From Literature

“Makua” means parent and ‘ohā are offspring or youngsters. Sure enough, this makua has two little shoots, perfect ‘ohā for huli.

From Literature

I reach for another makua but I don’t do anything with it.

From Literature

I follow Tūtū’s direction and press an ‘ohā several inches into the soft earth. I whisper to it to grow strong. I feel close to Hāloa, and I want to see this ‘ohā become a makua.

From Literature

South Africa managed to finally cross late in the second half through Lerato Makua to finish off a memorable World Cup campaign on a high.

From BBC