Swahili Word of the Day
karibu
/ka-RI-bu/ • interjection / adverb — 16th of Apr, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
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.'
Today's Game: Flashcards — Play Now
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | pesa | money; currency or funds used for transactions |
| 2026-04-14 | tafadhali | please (polite request marker) |
| 2026-04-13 | leo | today (the present day) |
| 2026-04-12 | sawa | okay; all right; equal; correct (depends on contex... |
| 2026-04-11 | muda | time; an amount or period of time |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
« Apr 1516th of Apr, 2026
Get a new word in your inbox every day!