Swahili
hiba
HEE-bah
How to say it
SwahilihibaHEE-bahsoon
Englishgiftsoon
Frenchcadeausoon
Meaning
a gift, present, or donation, or a legacy left to someone.
Good to know
gift, present, donation; legacy. hibia please/delight (someone)
Examples
- Alimpa hiba ya nyumba mtoto wake.He gave his child the gift of a house.
- Hiba hiyo ilitolewa na mfadhili asiyejulikana.That donation was given by an anonymous benefactor.
- Baba aliacha hiba kubwa kwa watoto wake baada ya kufa.Father left a large legacy to his children after he died.
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