Babu mduma
BPronunciation
ba-bu mdu-ma
English Translation
A frightening old man; one who scares children
Example Usage
Swahili:
"Wazazi walitumia hadithi za babu mduma kuwatisha watoto."
English:
"Parents used the tale of the frightening old man to scare children."
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October 01, 2025Last Updated
October 01, 2025Word ID
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Words starting with "B"
Ba
Short form of baba (father)
Short form of baba (father)
Ba.i¹
To appoint someone to a position
To appoint someone to a position
Ba.i²
To give someone strength in what they do
To give someone strength in what they do
Ba.i³
To acknowledge someone as a leader or king
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Baa¹
A place where beer or alcohol is sold
A place where beer or alcohol is sold
Baa²
Something that brings loss; problems, troubles
Something that brings loss; problems, troubles
Baa³
A kick from a sleeping person
A kick from a sleeping person
Baa⁴
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Baada
Then, afterwards; the time that follows
Then, afterwards; the time that follows
Baadaye
Later; after some time has passed
Later; after some time has passed