fumo

How to say it

Meaning

a spear; also a traditional title given to a chief.

Good to know

rare in the weapon sense; more familiar as a hereditary title along the coast.

Examples

• Mfumo huyo alishika fumo lake mkononi.That warrior held his spear in hand.
• Je, Fumo alitawala kisiwa hicho?Did the Fumo (chief) rule that island?
• Hawakuwa na fumo la kuwinda.They had no spear for hunting.
• Ukoo wake ulikuwa na Fumo tangu enzi za zamani.His clan has had a Fumo (chief) since ancient times.

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