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kipenzi

kee-PEH-nzee

How to say it

Swahilikipenzikee-PEH-nzee
Englishdarling, beloved; favorite; pet

Meaning

A person or thing that is loved very much; also a favorite, such as a favorite dish, and a pet animal (mnyama kipenzi).

Good to know

Plural vipenzi (ki and vi class): kipenzi changu, my darling. After a noun it means dear or favorite: rafiki kipenzi, chakula kipenzi.

Examples

  • Wewe ni kipenzi changu.You are my darling.
  • Pilau ni chakula kipenzi cha watoto.Pilau is the children's favorite food.
  • Paka ni mnyama kipenzi wa familia yetu.The cat is our family's pet.

Forms

kipendwa

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