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
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