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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JAMBO

From Swahili.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF JAMBO

jambo  [ˈdʒambɔ] play
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WHAT DOES JAMBO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

jambo

Jambo

Jambo was a celebrated gorilla housed at Jersey Zoo. He is well known for protecting a young boy named Levan Merritt who fell into the gorilla enclosure in 1986.

Definition of jambo in the English dictionary

The definition of jambo in the dictionary is an E African salutation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JAMBO


miombo
mɪˈɔmbɔ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JAMBO

jamahiriya
Jamaica
Jamaica pepper
Jamaica rum
Jamaican
jamb
jambalaya
jambart
jambe
jambeau
jambeaux
jambee
jamber
Jambi
jambier
jambiya
jambolan
jambone
jamboree
jamdani

WORDS THAT END LIKE JAMBO

ambo
bimbo
bombo
bumbo
Colombo
combo
crambo
dumbo
gambo
gombo
gumbo
Huambo
jumbo
limbo
mambo
Ovambo
rumbo
sambo
Tambo
zambo

Synonyms and antonyms of jambo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «jambo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JAMBO

Find out the translation of jambo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of jambo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jambo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

JAMBO
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

jambo
570 millions of speakers

English

jambo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Jambo
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جامبو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Jambo
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jambo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Jambo
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jambo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jambo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Jambo
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

JAMBO
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

JAMBO
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jambo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Jambo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Jambo
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जॅम्बो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

jambo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

jambo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jambo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Jambo
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Jambo
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Jambo
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Jambo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jambo
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jambo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jambo

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JAMBO»

The term «jambo» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.325 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of jambo
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JAMBO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «jambo» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «jambo» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jambo

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JAMBO»

Discover the use of jambo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jambo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book
From A to Z, illustrated Swahili words recreate the traditions of East Africa.
‎2010
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Jambo, Mama
Melinda was becoming the kind of woman she had always admired.Among the tales of the wonders of Africa, larger-than-life characters, and daily occurrences, is woven the heartwarming story of Mildred Nzike.
Melinda Atwood, 2009
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Jambo, watoto!
When Mama Duma leaves her four baby cheetahs with strict instructions to remain hidden while she is hunting, the children are tempted to leave their safe nest
Marsha Heatwole, Elizabeth Massie, Barbara Spilman Lawson, 1998
4
Jambo Everyone! Colouring Book
Meet the animals of Tinga Tinga and say hello!
Aspect, 2010
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Jambo: A Gorilla's Story
This book provides a fascinating insight into the behaviour and psychology of gorillas, and bears testimony that the co-existence of humans and animals is a rich and rewarding experience.
Richard Johnstone-Scott, 1996
6
Say Jambo to the Man
Leigh Talbot. SAY JAM BO TO THE MAN ~ LEIGH TALBOT Say Jambo to the Man Say Jambo to the Man. 45121-TALB-soft_front.
Leigh Talbot, 2008
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Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard)
Mbunge mwenzetu katika Bungs hili. Jambo la maji ni jambo muhimu sana, si kwa'' sehemu ya Kakamega peke yake, lakini pia ni muhimu katika 'kila sehemu ya nchi hii- Katika zile sehemu ambapo. fcuna uwezekano wa maji kuletwa pahali ...
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Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard)
483 Point oj Order— — Reporting of Parliamentary Proceedings by the Press 484 [Mr. Speaker] Kwa hivyo. nafikiri jambo hi'li litakwisha. Tuwape wananchi haki yao, wakiwa hapa ndani au nje ya Bunge hi'li, biila ubaguzi wowote.
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Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard)
Bw. Naibu Spika, Waziri hakutaja jambo lolote juu ya maji. Ni jambo la kusikitisha kuona kwamba watalii ambao wanakuja katika sehemu zile za utalii wanakosa maji safi na vitu vingine ambavyo vitawafurahisha wakitumia pesa zao. Ni jambo  ...
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Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard)
Bw. Naibu Spika, Waziri hakutaja jambo lolote juu ya maji. Ni jambo la kusikitisha kuona kwamba watalii ambao wanakuja katika sehemu zile za utalii wanakosa maji safi na vitu vingine ambavyo vitawafurahisha wakitumia pesa zao. Ni jambo  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JAMBO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jambo is used in the context of the following news items.
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Watch Rangers trialist Jason Holt score a cracker in Gers' 2-0 …
Another ex-Jambo David Templeton was also on the scoresheet against the Honest Men while there were run outs for new signings Rob ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
2
Mountain Of Faith - Jamestown | Post-Journal
"Jambo! Let's go to Camp Kilimanjaro," students sang out as tribal music played from somewhere behind a realistic-looking elephant, a giraffe ... «Jamestown Post Journal, Jul 15»
3
Kenya Prepares, Sends Tips For Obama On Urban Street Slang
BBC journalists suggest that instead of using the normal “jambo” greeting for hello, Obama use the street-slang version, “mambo vipi,” which ... «AFKInsider, Jul 15»
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Kenya Prepares, Sends Tips For Obama On Urban Street Slang …
BBC journalists suggest that instead of using the normal “jambo” greeting for hello, Obama use the street-slang version, “mambo vipi,” which ... «AFKInsider, Jul 15»
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City Hall Collects Sh3 Billion Via Jambo Pay E-System
Launching agency services for Jambo Pay at City Hall yesterday, she said many city residents use the online payment system. Ogot said many ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
6
Music teachers drum up fun at IMU - Iowa City Press-Citizen
Pickren performed a piece she wrote called “Habari, Hujambo, Shikamoo, Jambo” with an ensemble at the IMU. She said she the class ... «Iowa City Press Citizen, Jul 15»
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Fords to turn on historic power at Willowbank event | Ipswich …
... existing Queensland and NSW events, while also looking to develop an exciting new car show concept that will be known as Jambo Nights.''. «The Queensland Times, Jul 15»
8
A new face and fresh look for Jamboree
... looking to develop an exciting new car show concept that will be known as Jambo Nights that we look forward to launching in the near future. «Speedcafe, Jul 15»
9
Inside: Straits Times, our times
The Straits Times has covered it all. The parties, like Zouk's 2009 Mambo Jambo, and the parades, like the 1967 National Day celebration. «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
10
Seeing double with the Arocho duo
I'm a sports analyst on K24 and a football commentator at Radio Jambo. Billy on the other hand is a diehard campaigner for President Uhuru ... «K24 TV, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Jambo [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/jambo>. Apr 2024 ».
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