umlungu

British  

/ ʊmˈlʊŋɡʊ /

noun

1. a white man: used esp as a term of address

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Etymology

Origin of umlungu

Nguni

Example Sentences

Then, after three or four minutes of this, he proceeded to salute us separately with “Sakubona, Umlungu!” delivered with measured deliberation at intervals of about a quarter of a minute, each salutation being accompanied by the customary upward movement of the head—their respectful equivalent of our nod or bow.

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And you, umlúngu, you have offered an insult to the House of Gcaléka in the person of Hlangani, my herald, a man of the House of Hintza, my father.

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“Why do you come here making war upon me and my people, umlúngu!” said the chief, shortly.

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“You are a bold man, umlúngu,” said Kreli, frowning.

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“He is not here, Umlúngu,” was the ready reply.

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