Where does “upumbavu” come from?
upumbavu (Swahili) comes from Swahili pumbavu, from Swahili pumbaa — To be foolish, silly, weak-minded, careless,...
upumbavu (Swahili): foolishness; stupidity
Ancestry of “upumbavu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Swahili | pumbavu | stupid; foolish |
| 2 | Swahili | pumbaa | To be foolish, silly, weak-minded, careless,... |