Swahili
chethamu
che-THA-mu
How to say it
Swahilichethamuche-THA-musoon
Englishchitsoon
Frenchcertificatsoon
Meaning
a note, chit, certificate, or official document such as a ticket or passport.
Good to know
chethamu cha njia is used for a passport.
Examples
- Alionyesha chethamu chake mpakani.He showed his passport at the border.
- Nihifadhie chethamu hicho, ni cha muhimu.Keep that certificate for me, it's important.
- Chethamu cha njia kimeisha muda wake.The passport has expired.
- Mwalimu alitupa chethamu cha kuhitimu.The teacher gave us a completion certificate.
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