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jukumu

joo-KOO-moo

How to say it

Swahilijukumujoo-KOO-moosoon
Englishresponsibility, duty; rolesoon
Frenchresponsabilité, devoir; rôlesoon

Meaning

Something that a person or body has to do or look after, or the part someone plays.

Good to know

Plural majukumu (ji and ma class): majukumu ya nyumbani, household duties. Kuchukua jukumu is to take on a responsibility.

Examples

  • Kulea watoto ni jukumu la wazazi wote.Raising children is the duty of both parents.
  • Ana majukumu mengi kazini.He has many responsibilities at work.
  • Alichukua jukumu la kuongoza timu.She took on the role of leading the team.

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