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pombe

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //ˈpɒmbeɪ//

KK: /pɑmbe/

noun
Definition

A type of beer that is brewed in various regions of central and eastern Africa.


Example

They enjoyed a cold pombe while sitting by the fire.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried pombe?
Sloth B
No, I haven't. What's it like?
Sloth A
It's a refreshing beer made in East Africa, really smooth.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I'd love to give pombe a try sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
brew
lager
ale
Antonyms
water
soda
juice
Root Explanation

The word 'pombe' originates from Swahili, meaning 'beer' or 'fermented beverage'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Swahili word for beer, 'pombe', to remember that it refers to a type of fermented drink.

Visually Confused Words
pome
tombe
probe
pomme
pomey
plomb
omber
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