Swahili
mchumba
m-CHUM-ba
How to say it
Swahilimchumbam-CHUM-basoon
Englishfiancésoon
Frenchfiancésoon
Meaning
a person one is romantically engaged to, a fiancé or fiancée.
Good to know
implies a serious romantic relationship, often nearing marriage.
Examples
- Amemtambulisha mchumba wake kwa wazazi.He introduced his fiancée to his parents.
- Je, tayari una mchumba?Do you already have a fiancé?
- Sina mchumba kwa sasa.I don't have a sweetheart right now.
- Watafunga ndoa na mchumba wake mwakani.He will marry his fiancée next year.
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