Kupeleka kwa wazazi

🇰🇪 Kenya
Added August 02, 2025
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(Swahili, 'taking to the parents') Refers to introducing one's partner to one's family. In East African culture, kupeleka mchumba kwa wazazi (taking your intended to meet the parents) is a sign the relationship is serious and headed for marriage.
"Umempeleka kwa wazazi? Basi tunajua mambo ni serious. (Translation: You've taken her to meet your parents? Then we know it's serious.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025
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