Swahili
mbiomba
mbi-O-mba
How to say it
Swahilimbiombambi-O-mbasoon
Englishmaternal auntsoon
Frenchtante maternellesoon
Meaning
a maternal aunt, one's mother's sister.
Good to know
rare/regional term; more commonly called "mama mkubwa" or "mama mdogo".
Examples
- Mbiomba wangu ananiletea zawadi kila mwaka.My maternal aunt brings me a gift every year.
- Nilikaa na mbiomba wakati wa likizo.I stayed with my aunt during the holidays.
- Mbiomba alinifundisha kupika.My aunt taught me to cook.
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