Swahili
karibu
kah-REE-boo
How to say it
Swahilikaribukah-REE-boosoon
Englishwelcomesoon
Frenchbienvenuesoon
Meaning
a greeting or invitation meaning 'welcome'; also used to mean 'near' or 'about to'.
Good to know
“Welcome” — also the reply when someone thanks you, like “you're welcome.”
Examples
- Asante! — Karibu!Thank you! — You're welcome!
- Karibu nyumbani!Welcome home!
- Karibu, rafiki!Welcome, friend!
- Karibu nyumbani kwetu, rafiki!Welcome to our home, friend!