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.
Good to know
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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