Swahili
makaribisho
mah-kah-ree-BEE-shoh
How to say it
Swahilimakaribishomah-kah-ree-BEE-shohsoon
Englishwelcomessoon
Frenchaccueilssoon
Meaning
Welcomes, acts or expressions of welcoming someone.
Good to know
plural of karibisho (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).
Examples
- Wageni walipokea makaribisho ya moyo mkunjufu.The visitors received warm welcomes.
- Je, makaribisho haya yalipangwa mapema?Were these welcomes arranged in advance?
- Makaribisho hayakutosha kwa idadi ya wageni.The welcomes were not enough for the number of guests.
- Kijiji kitaandaa makaribisho maalum kwa waziri.The village will prepare a special welcome for the minister.
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