jambo

[jahm-boh]

jambo Definition

a Swahili greeting equivalent to 'hello' in English.

Using jambo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jambo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Jambo! How are you?

  • Example

    He greeted us with a cheerful Jambo!

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Summary: jambo in Brief

'Jambo' [jahm-boh] is a Swahili interjection used as a greeting similar to 'hello' in English. It is commonly used in East Africa and has a cheerful connotation.