limbika

How to say it

Meaning

to let something grow or ripen before use, or to save and store something up; figuratively, to be patient.

Good to know

wait for something to grow/ripen. - nywele (kucha). let the hair (fingernails) grow. limbika ndizi. let bananas ripen; save, store up; fig. be indulgent/patient

Examples

• Waliacha ndizi zilimbike kabla ya kuziuza.They let the bananas ripen before selling them.
• Ni vizuri kulimbika pesa kwa siku za usoni.It is good to save money for the future.
• Je, umelimbika nywele zako muda mrefu?Have you let your hair grow for a long time?
• Baba alitushauri tulimbike, tusiharakishe mambo.Father advised us to be patient, not to rush things.