mpenzi
MPEH-nzee
How to say it
SwahilimpenziMPEH-nzee
Englishlover, sweetheart; darling; fan
Frenchamoureux, bien-aimé ; chéri ; passionné
Meaning
A person someone loves, such as a boyfriend, girlfriend or partner; also a devoted fan of a team, a singer or an art.
Good to know
Plural wapenzi, with m/wa agreement. Mpenzi wangu is a common way to say my love or my dear; wapenzi wa soka are football fans.
Examples
- Alimtambulisha mpenzi wake kwa wazazi wake.He introduced his girlfriend to his parents.
- Mpenzi wangu, nitakupigia simu jioni.My love, I will call you this evening.
- Yeye ni mpenzi mkubwa wa muziki wa taarab.She is a great fan of taarab music.
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