jamaa

How to say it

Meaning

one's family and relatives, or by extension a close-knit group of companions.

Good to know

also used informally to address a group of friends, 'jamani' meaning 'folks' or 'everyone'.

Examples

• Jamaa yake yote ilikusanyika kwa harusi.His whole family gathered for the wedding.
• Ana jamaa wengi wanaomtegemea.He has many relatives who depend on him.
• Je, watajumuika na jamaa zao likizoni?Will they join their relatives during the holiday?
• Jamani, twendeni kabla mvua haijaanza!Everyone, let's go before the rain starts!

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