mpenda
MPEH-ndah
How to say it
SwahilimpendaMPEH-ndah
Englishlover (of), one who loves or is fond of
Frenchamateur (de), celui qui aime
Meaning
A person who loves or enjoys something, always followed by what is loved: mpenda soka, a football lover; mpenda amani, a peace lover.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wapenda: wapenda muziki, music lovers. It is built from kupenda, to love; a lover or sweetheart is mpenzi. mpendao and mpendi in the dictionary point here.
Examples
- Kila mpenda soka anaisubiri mechi hii.Every football lover is waiting for this match.
- Yeye ni mpenda amani na hapendi ugomvi.He is a lover of peace and does not like quarrels.
- Wapenda muziki walijaa ukumbini jana usiku.Music lovers filled the hall last night.
Forms
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