Swahili
beba
BE-ba
How to say it
SwahilibebaBE-basoon
Englishto carrysoon
Frenchportersoon
Meaning
to carry or transport something, whether an object, load, or child.
Good to know
used broadly: beba mtoto (carry a baby), beba mzigo (carry a load).
Examples
- Alibeba mzigo mzito mgongoni.He carried a heavy load on his back.
- Mama alimbeba mtoto wake mikononi.The mother carried her child in her arms.
- Je, unaweza kunibebea begi hili?Can you carry this bag for me?
- Gari hilo linabeba abiria wengi.That vehicle carries many passengers.
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