sahibu
sah-HEE-boo
How to say it
Swahilisahibusah-HEE-boosoon
Englishfriend, companionsoon
Frenchami, compagnonsoon
Meaning
A close friend or companion, a word from Arabic used in poetry, songs and older or coastal speech.
Good to know
N class or M/wa class noun, plural masahibu or sahibu. Rafiki is the everyday word. The plural masahibu is also a common spelling of masaibu, troubles, in the news.
Examples
- Sahibu yangu alinitembelea jana jioni.My friend visited me yesterday evening.
- Alimtaja sahibu wake katika shairi lake.He mentioned his companion in his poem.
- Hawa ni sahibu tangu utotoni.These people have been friends since childhood.
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