Swahili
vikumbatio
vee-koom-bah-TEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilivikumbatiovee-koom-bah-TEE-ohsoon
Englishhugssoon
Frenchétreintessoon
Meaning
Embraces, hugs.
Good to know
plural of kikumbatio (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Watoto walimpa bibi vikumbatio vingi kwenye mlango.The children gave grandmother many hugs at the door.
- Vikumbatio vyao vya kuagana vilikuwa vya joto.Their farewell hugs were warm.
- Je, vikumbatio hivyo vilimfariji baada ya msiba?Did those hugs comfort her after the loss?
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