There are 4 main translations of bongwe in Setswana

1. a certain

   Examples

   • O tlhôka botsipa bongwe go dira tirô e

     You need a certain skill to do this job

Adjective

1. some

   Examples

   • O ne a ja borôthô jo bongwe a bo a sa je sepê gapê

     He ate some bread but very little else

Noun (class 14)

1. one

   Examples

   • Bongwe le bongwe bo dira bobedi

     One plus one makes two

Adjective

1. first

   Examples

   • O bone maêmô a bongwe

     He got first position