Swahili
kumbwe
KOOM-bweh
How to say it
SwahilikumbweKOOM-bwehsoon
Englishbitesoon
Frenchbouchéesoon
Meaning
a bite, taste, or snack of food.
Good to know
kumbwe na kinyweo means food and drink together.
Examples
- Alipata kumbwe kidogo kabla ya safari.He grabbed a small snack before the journey.
- Je, kuna kumbwe chochote nyumbani?Is there any snack at home?
- Wageni walikaribishwa kwa kumbwe na kinyweo.The guests were welcomed with food and drink.
- Nilionja kumbwe cha keki mpya.I tasted a bite of the new cake.
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