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Examples
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Chonyi: bwere-mlungu English: water spinach, winter spinach Giriama: bwere-mlungu Sanya: chamarirobia
Chapter 7 1999
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"S'a bon ',' mlungu (I see you, white man)!" said a deep, resonant voice from the depth of the darkness.
Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886
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"Sala guhli (farewell), 'mlungu!" replied the Kafir, following me out and standing by the door of the hut.
Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886
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"I do not need the things for which you are looking, 'mlungu," he said;
Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886
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I see you and the other _'mlungu_ going hence through many dangers to a far country, where other dangers await you; and, mark you this, though both go, only one of you shall return!
The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Harry Collingwood 1886
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"What did it look like, 'mlungu?" demanded Mafuta.
Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886
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"My thanks, 'mlungu," answered the man, taking the handkerchief and depositing it upon the pallet.
Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886
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"That was well done, 'mlungu," exclaimed the king, with just the faintest suggestion of a feeling of relief in the tones of his voice;
Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886
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(Edited by IOL) @mlungu in africa: consider yourself VERRRRY lucky that you obviously have a job and an education and most probably a priviledged childhood.
IOL: News 2010
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Be seated, "he continued, waving me toward the other end of the couch;" and as for you, 'Ngaga, having brought the' mlungu hither, your task is accomplished, and you may depart. "
Through Veld and Forest An African Story Harry Collingwood 1886
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