Swahili
shababi
sha-BA-bi
How to say it
Swahilishababisha-BA-bisoon
Englishyoung man, youthsoon
Frenchjeune hommesoon
Meaning
a youth or young man, especially one full of energy and potential.
Good to know
Use this word when referring to young people or their activities.
Examples
- Shababi wanapenda kucheza soka.Young men love to play soccer.
- Nina matumaini kwa shababi wa nchi hii.I have hope for the youth of this country.
- Shababi wengi wamejiunga na mafunzo hayo.Many young men have joined that training.
- Je, wewe ni shababi mwenye ndoto kubwa?Are you a young man with big dreams?
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