Kubamba
koo-BAH-mbah /ku.ˈbɑ.ᵐbɑ/
"Kubamba" is Sheng for to please (also: to excite).
Meaning
- verb to please, to excite. When something makes you happy or excited.
Examples
- Hiyo ngoma inanibamba sana. That song really excites me.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'bamba' (catch hold).
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about Kubamba
What does Kubamba mean in Sheng?
"Kubamba" is Sheng for to please (also: to excite). When something makes you happy or excited.
How do you use Kubamba in a sentence?
"Hiyo ngoma inanibamba sana." means "That song really excites me."
How do you pronounce Kubamba?
Say it koo-BAH-mbah (/ku.ˈbɑ.ᵐbɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kubamba come from?
Swahili 'bamba' (catch hold).
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