rambirambi

How to say it

Meaning

Words or gifts of sympathy given to a family or people who have lost someone to death, and money collected to help the bereaved.

Good to know

N class noun, used as salamu za rambirambi, a message of condolence: kutuma salamu za rambirambi. Rambirambi can also be the money contributed to the bereaved family.

Examples

• Rais ametuma salamu za rambirambi kwa familia ya marehemu.The president has sent a message of condolence to the family of the deceased.
• Wanakijiji walichanga rambirambi kusaidia wafiwa.The villagers collected condolence money to help the bereaved.
• Tunapokea rambirambi kutoka kwa marafiki wengi.We are receiving condolences from many friends.