Meaning of the word jambo in English
What does jambo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jambo
US /ˈdʒɑːmboʊ/
UK /ˈdʒæmbəʊ/
Exclamation
a greeting in Swahili, often used in East Africa
Example:
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When we arrived in Kenya, the locals greeted us with a warm "Jambo!"
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The tour guide taught us to say "Jambo" to everyone we met.