Noun

MEANING

Term of respect; sir, madam.

Example of use: 

 Mwapoleni mukwai.  MEANING: Good morning  sir/madam.

MEANING 2

An answer to a call

Example of use

Na Mubanga! …. Mukwai! MEANING: I say naMubanga!...yes, Sir!

MEANING 3

An exclamation of surprise.

Example of use

Mukwai! MEANING: Is that so! Equivalent of 'my friend’ in address.