uraibu
oo-rah-EE-boo
How to say it
Swahiliuraibuoo-rah-EE-boo
Englishaddiction
Frenchaddiction, dépendance
Meaning
A strong habit a person cannot stop, such as the use of drugs, alcohol or gambling.
Good to know
No plural. Uraibu wa dawa za kulevya, drug addiction. An addict is mraibu, plural waraibu.
Examples
- Uraibu wa pombe umeharibu familia nyingi.Alcohol addiction has ruined many families.
- Kituo hiki kinawasaidia vijana kuacha uraibu.This center helps young people overcome addiction.
- Kamari inaweza kugeuka kuwa uraibu.Gambling can turn into an addiction.
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