Swahili
sharabu
sha-RA-bu
How to say it
Swahilisharabusha-RA-busoon
Englishto drinksoon
Frenchboiresoon
Meaning
to drink alcoholic beverages; also, an alcoholic or intoxicating drink.
Good to know
a somewhat formal or older word for alcohol; kileo is the more everyday term.
Examples
- Alikataa kunywa sharabu kwenye sherehe.He refused to drink alcohol at the party.
- Sharabu ile ilimletea matatizo mengi.That alcoholic drink caused him many problems.
- Je, wanauza sharabu duka hilo?Does that shop sell alcoholic drinks?
- Hawakusharabu kwa sababu ya imani yao.They did not drink alcohol because of their faith.
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