Klabu
KLAH-boo /ˈklɑ.bu/
"Klabu" is Sheng for club (also: nightclub).
Meaning
- noun club, nightclub. A nightclub. Also used for a football club or any membership group, so context matters.
Examples
- Klabu ile inafungwa saa nne. That club closes at ten.
- Hatutakwenda klabu leo, tuko broke. We're not going clubbing today, we're broke.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
English 'club' via Swahili 'klabu'.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Klabu
What does Klabu mean in Sheng?
"Klabu" is Sheng for club (also: nightclub). A nightclub. Also used for a football club or any membership group, so context matters.
How do you use Klabu in a sentence?
"Klabu ile inafungwa saa nne." means "That club closes at ten."
How do you pronounce Klabu?
Say it KLAH-boo (/ˈklɑ.bu/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Klabu come from?
English 'club' via Swahili 'klabu'.
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