Swahili
pambaja
pa-MBA-ja
How to say it
Swahilipambajapa-MBA-jasoon
Englishembracesoon
Frenchétreintesoon
Meaning
a tight embrace or hug; also the act of embracing.
Good to know
'piga pambaja' means to embrace or hug someone.
Examples
- Walipigana pambaja baada ya kutengana miaka mingi.They embraced after being apart for many years.
- Mama alimpa mtoto wake pambaja la joto.The mother gave her child a warm embrace.
- Rafiki zangu walinikumbatia kwa pambaja la furaha.My friends hugged me with a joyful embrace.
- Alimpokea kwa pambaja mlangoni.He welcomed her with an embrace at the door.
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