Swahili · Family & People
mume
Husband
Beginnernoun
Definition
The man a woman is married to.
Example
Mume wake ni mhandisi.
Her husband is an engineer.
Etymology
'Mume' is derived from the Proto-Bantu word *mume, meaning husband. It conveys the societal roles related to marriage in Bantu culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mume' is used in formal contexts — particularly in discussions about marriage and family. It is commonly found in written texts, such as legal documents.