Where does “karibu” come from?
karibu (Swahili) comes from Arabic قَرِيب — near, close; nearby; relative, relation.
karibu (Swahili): welcome!; come in!; you're welcome!
Definitions
- welcome!; come in!; you're welcome!
Ancestry of “karibu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | قَرِيب | near, close; nearby; relative, relation |