ukambaa

How to say it

Meaning

a gift given by a bridegroom to his father-in-law; a gratuity.

Good to know

don't try to flatter me (lit.: Don't put a turban of grass on my head); gift (e.g. that given by a bridegroom to his father-in-law), gratuity

Examples

• Bwana harusi alipeleka ukambaa kwa baba mkwe.The bridegroom brought a gift to his father-in-law.
• Ukambaa ni desturi ya zamani katika ndoa.The bridegroom's gift is an old wedding custom.
• Je, ukambaa bado unatolewa siku hizi?Is the bridegroom's gift still given nowadays?
• Familia ilipokea ukambaa kwa shukrani.The family received the gift with gratitude.