Swahili Word of the Day
karibu
/ka-RI-bu/ • interjection / adverb — 16th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: welcome; near; come (as an invitation)
Examples
- Karibu nyumbani kwangu.
(Welcome to my home.) - Shule iko karibu na kanisa.
(The school is near the church.) - Karibuni, jiunge nasi kesho.
(You're welcome, join us tomorrow.)
Synonyms
- karibuni
- njoo
Use 'karibu' to greet someone arriving (welcome) or to invite someone in. It also functions as 'near' when describing location (often followed by 'na' + object). 'Karibuni' is the polite/plural form and 'njoo' is an informal imperative for 'come.'
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