kukirimu
koo-kee-REE-moo
How to say it
Swahilikukirimukoo-kee-REE-moo
Meaning
To receive guests warmly and generously, giving them food, drink and a place to stay.
Good to know
The guests are the object: kutukirimu, to host us. From Arabic karimu, generous; ukarimu is hospitality.
Examples
- Wenyeji walitukirimu kwa chakula kitamu na vinywaji.Our hosts entertained us with delicious food and drinks.
- Ni desturi yetu kuwakirimu wageni vizuri.It is our custom to host guests well.
- Familia ile ilimkirimu msafiri kwa siku tatu.That family hosted the traveler for three days.
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