tembe

Swahili

Etymology 1

Noun

tembe class IX (plural tembe class X)

  1. hen (female bird)

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • (Unguja standard) IPA(key): /ˈtɛ.ᵐbɛ/
  • (Kimvita) IPA(key): /ˈtʰɛ.ᵐbɛ/
  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

tembe class IX (plural tembe class X)

  1. pill, tablet (medication)
    Synonym: kidonge