Upendo
oo-PEH-ndoh /u.ˈpɛ.ⁿdɔ/
"Upendo" is Sheng for love.
Meaning
- noun love. Love, romantic or otherwise. 'Kupenda' is to love or like something.
Examples
- Upendo wangu kwako ni wa kweli. My love for you is real.
- Napenda muziki wa zamani. I love old-school music.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'upendo' (love).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Upendo
What does Upendo mean in Sheng?
"Upendo" is Sheng for love. Love, romantic or otherwise. 'Kupenda' is to love or like something.
How do you use Upendo in a sentence?
"Upendo wangu kwako ni wa kweli." means "My love for you is real."
How do you pronounce Upendo?
Say it oo-PEH-ndoh (/u.ˈpɛ.ⁿdɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Upendo come from?
Swahili 'upendo' (love).
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