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Swahili

chumu

CHOO-moo

How to say it

SwahilichumuCHOO-moosoon
Englishlucky charmsoon
Frenchporte-bonheursoon

Meaning

a rare good-luck charm or token believed to bring fortune.

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Used when talking about luck or fortune in life.

Examples

  • Hii ni chumu yangu ya bahati.This is my good luck charm.
  • Nilipata chumu wakati wa safari yangu.I found a good luck token during my trip.
  • Alibeba chumu mfukoni mwake.He carried a lucky charm in his pocket.
  • Je, unaamini chumu huleta bahati?Do you believe a lucky charm brings fortune?

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