kimapenzi
kee-mah-PEH-nzee
How to say it
Swahilikimapenzikee-mah-PEH-nzee
Englishromantic, sexual (to do with love)
Frenchamoureux, sentimental
Meaning
Having to do with love between partners, such as a romantic relationship, a love song or a date.
Good to know
Formed with ki- from mapenzi, love, and it never changes: uhusiano wa kimapenzi, a romantic relationship; nyimbo za kimapenzi, love songs.
Examples
- Wawili hao wako kwenye uhusiano wa kimapenzi.The two of them are in a romantic relationship.
- Anapenda kutazama filamu za kimapenzi.She likes to watch romantic films.
- Msanii huyo huimba nyimbo nyingi za kimapenzi.That artist sings many love songs.
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