Swahili
donge
DON-ge
How to say it
SwahilidongeDON-gesoon
Englishlumpsoon
Frenchgrumeausoon
Meaning
a lump or ball-shaped mass; colloquially, a sum of money such as winnings or a bonus.
Good to know
donge la uzi is a ball of yarn, donge la damu is a blood clot; the colloquial sense is a lump sum of money.
Examples
- Alipata donge la fedha baada ya kushinda bahati nasibu.He got a lump sum of money after winning the lottery.
- Mama alisokota donge la uzi.Mother wound a ball of yarn.
- Daktari aligundua donge la damu mkononi mwake.The doctor found a blood clot in his arm.
- Je, umepata donge lako la mshahara mwezi huu?Did you get your pay bonus this month?
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