Swahili
chimbuko
chim-BU-ko
How to say it
Swahilichimbukochim-BU-kosoon
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Meaning
the origin, source, or beginning of something.
Good to know
as in chimbuko la tatizo, the origin of the problem.
Examples
- Chimbuko la mgogoro huu ni la muda mrefu.The origin of this conflict goes back a long time.
- Wanahistoria wanachunguza chimbuko la utamaduni huu.Historians are studying the origin of this culture.
- Alieleza chimbuko la wazo lake.He explained the origin of his idea.
- Mto huu una chimbuko lake milimani.This river has its source in the mountains.
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