Swahili
hamamu
hah-MAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilihamamuhah-MAH-moosoon
Englishpublic bathsoon
Frenchbain publicsoon
Meaning
a public bathhouse.
Good to know
public bath. hamanika be confused, disconcerted, dis- mayed; be irritated/excited
Examples
- Wanaume walikutana hamamuni kuoga na kupumzika.Men met at the public bathhouse to bathe and relax.
- Zamani miji ya pwani ilikuwa na hamamu nyingi.In the past, coastal towns had many public baths.
- Alitembelea hamamu ya kale wakati wa safari yake.He visited an old bathhouse during his trip.
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