gwamna

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Hausa

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English governor.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡʷám.nàː/
    • (Standard Kano Hausa) IPA(key): [ɡʷám.nàː]

Noun

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gwamnā̀ m (plural gwamnōnī, possessed form gwamnàn)

  1. governor

Usage notes

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When used as a title, the final vowel is shortened.

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