Muamba

Pronunciation: /muˈɑːmbə/

Definitions of muamba

noun a traditional Congolese dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices

Example Sentences

A1 Muamba is a traditional Congolese dish made with cassava leaves and peanut butter.

A2 I tried muamba for the first time at a local African restaurant and loved its unique flavor.

B1 Learning how to cook muamba from scratch can be a fun and rewarding experience.

B2 The chef's speciality dish was the muamba, a rich and flavorful stew that left everyone wanting more.

C1 The subtle blend of spices in the muamba created a complex and satisfying taste profile.

C2 After years of perfecting his recipe, the chef's muamba was considered the best in town.

Examples of muamba in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious muamba dish with chicken and palm oil.

informal I can't wait to dig into that muamba stew for dinner tonight!

slang Let's grab some muamba takeout for a quick and tasty meal.

figurative The vibrant colors of the market stalls reminded her of a muamba painting.

Grammatical Forms of muamba

• past tense: muambaed
• plural: muambas
• comparative: more muamba
• superlative: most muamba
• present tense: muambas
• future tense: will muamba
• perfect tense: have muambaed
• continuous tense: is muambaing
• singular: muamba
• positive degree: muamba
• infinitive: to muamba
• gerund: muambaing
• participle: muambaed

Origin and Evolution of muamba

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Kimbundu

Story behind the word: The word 'muamba' originates from the Kimbundu language spoken in Angola.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a traditional Angolan dish, the term 'muamba' has evolved to also represent a feeling of warmth and comfort associated with sharing a meal with loved ones.