Swahili
bamba
BAM-ba
How to say it
SwahilibambaBAM-basoon
Englishto arrestsoon
Frencharrêtersoon
Meaning
to arrest, catch, or detain someone; also resist or oppose; as a separate noun, a discussion, matter, or piece of advice.
Good to know
in modern usage bamba is also common for a flat plate or board, such as a license plate.
Examples
- Polisi walimbamba mwizi.Police caught the thief.
- Waliamua kubamba shambulio hilo.They decided to resist that attack.
- Tuliketi kwa bamba refu kuhusu tatizo hilo.We sat for a long discussion about that problem.
- Gari lake lina bamba jipya la usajili.His car has a new registration plate.
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