ombi
OH-mbee
How to say it
SwahiliombiOH-mbeesoon
Englishrequest, applicationsoon
Frenchdemande, requêtesoon
Meaning
Something a person asks for formally, in speech or in writing, such as a request to an authority or an application for a job or a loan.
Good to know
Plural maombi, which also means prayers. Kutoa ombi or kuwasilisha ombi is to make or submit a request; the verb is kuomba, to ask.
Examples
- Mkuu wa shule amekubali ombi letu.The head teacher has accepted our request.
- Aliandika ombi la kazi katika benki.She wrote a job application to a bank.
- Maombi ya mikopo yatapokelewa hadi Ijumaa.Loan applications will be received until Friday.
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