kombe
KOH-mbeh
How to say it
SwahilikombeKOH-mbeh
Englishcup, trophy
Frenchcoupe, trophée
Meaning
A large cup given as a prize in a sports competition, or the competition itself.
Good to know
Plural makombe; li- agreement: kombe hili. Kombe la Dunia is the World Cup and kutwaa kombe means to win the cup; a cup for drinking is kikombe.
Examples
- Timu yetu imetwaa kombe la ligi mwaka huu.Our team has won the league cup this year.
- Nahodha aliinua kombe mbele ya mashabiki.The captain lifted the trophy in front of the fans.
- Kombe la Dunia hufanyika kila baada ya miaka minne.The World Cup takes place every four years.
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