Word
Karibu kwangu jioni.
Meaning
Come to my place this evening.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Karibu kwangu jioni.
What does karibu mean in this sentence?
Here karibu is being used as an invitation or welcome. In natural English, the sentence can mean something like:
- Come to my place in the evening
- You’re welcome at my place this evening
- Come over this evening
So karibu is not just a literal welcome here; it can function like an invitation to come.
Can karibu mean other things in Swahili?
Yes. Karibu is a very common word with a few related uses.
It can mean:
- welcome
- come in
- feel free / you are invited
- near / close in other contexts
In Karibu kwangu jioni, the meaning is clearly the inviting one, not near.
What does kwangu mean exactly?