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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