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Mrembo

m-REH-mboh /m.ˈɾɛ.ᵐbɔ/

"Mrembo" is Sheng for beautiful woman (also: gorgeous one).

Meaning

  1. noun beautiful woman; gorgeous one. A compliment-noun for a beautiful woman. It is direct, so context and familiarity decide whether it lands as charming or forward.

Examples

  • Mrembo alipita na marafiki zake. The beautiful woman walked past with her friends.
  • Mrembo, unataka chai? Lovely, would you like some tea?

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Swahili 'mrembo' (beautiful person).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Mrembo

What does Mrembo mean in Sheng?

"Mrembo" is Sheng for beautiful woman (also: gorgeous one). A compliment-noun for a beautiful woman. It is direct, so context and familiarity decide whether it lands as charming or forward.

How do you use Mrembo in a sentence?

"Mrembo alipita na marafiki zake." means "The beautiful woman walked past with her friends."

How do you pronounce Mrembo?

Say it m-REH-mboh (/m.ˈɾɛ.ᵐbɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Mrembo come from?

Swahili 'mrembo' (beautiful person).

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