indimi

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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