hubba

How to say it

Meaning

a variant of haba: a small or scarce amount, little, or insignificant quantity.

Good to know

Same as huba; occurs in the proverb haba na haba hujaza kibaba.

Examples

• Alionyesha hubba tu ya nia ya kusaidia.He showed only a little willingness to help.
• Chakula kilichobaki kilikuwa hubba tu.The remaining food was only a scanty amount.
• Hata hubba ya mvua ilisaidia mimea kukua.Even a little rain helped the plants grow.