kukaribisha
koo-kah-ree-BEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikukaribishakoo-kah-ree-BEE-shahsoon
Englishto welcome; to invitesoon
Frenchaccueillir ; invitersoon
Meaning
To receive a guest warmly, or to invite someone to come in, to eat or to take part.
Good to know
Karibu! is the word of welcome, answered with Asante; kumkaribisha mtu chakula is to invite someone to eat. Mkaribishaji is a host; ukarimu is hospitality.
Examples
- Tuliwakaribisha wageni kwa chai na maandazi.We welcomed the guests with tea and doughnuts.
- Mwenyekiti aliwakaribisha wajumbe wote.The chairman welcomed all the delegates.
- Ni desturi yetu kukaribisha wageni vizuri.It is our custom to welcome guests well.
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