Swahili · Food & Drink
embe
Mango
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sweet tropical fruit.
Example
Embe hili ni tamu sana.
This mango is very sweet.
Etymology
'Embe' comes from the Bantu languages that refer to mangoes, showcasing the fruit's significance in local agriculture and cuisines.
How & Where It’s Used
'Embe' is casually used in both spoken conversation and local markets, mainly in the coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania during fruit season.