shujaa

Swahili

Etymology

From Arabic شُجَاع (šujāʕ).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

shujaa (invariable)

1. brave, courageous

Synonyms

• jasiri

Derived terms

• ushujaa (“bravery”)

Noun

shujaa (ma class, plural mashujaa)

1. hero (person of great bravery)

Derived terms

• shujaa mkuu (“superhero”)