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What does debe mean?
A tin container used for kerosene etc.
Where does debe come from?
Etymology tree Omani Arabic دِبّةbor. Swahili debebor. English debe Borrowed from Swahili debe, borrowed from Omani Arabic دِبّة.

How to pronounce debe

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “debe”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “debe”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “debe” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.