wena
/ (ˈweɪnə) /
pronounSouthern African
you; refers to the person or persons addressed but not to the speaker
Origin of wena
1from Nguni: you (plural)
Words Nearby wena
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How to use wena in a sentence
The Kaffir would give a kind of intelligent grunt, such as er-er, and say, “wena funa posa ubisi.”
Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa | Alfred W. DraysonMatuan soon saw the reitbok, and jumping in the air with delight, shouted “wena shiele!”
Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa | Alfred W. DraysonThen all was blackest night again; and even wena was swallowed up in it.
Cradock Nowell, Vol. 3 (of 3) | Richard Doddridge Blackmorewena knew a snake by this time, and could treat them aright.
Cradock Nowell, Vol. 3 (of 3) | Richard Doddridge BlackmorePresently Amy came back, with wena following the coat and the slippers.
Cradock Nowell, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Richard Doddridge Blackmore
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