jumatano
joo-mah-TAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilijumatanojoo-mah-TAH-nohsoon
EnglishWednesdaysoon
Frenchmercredisoon
Meaning
The day of the week after Tuesday, in the middle of the working week.
Good to know
Written with a capital: Jumatano. The name means day five, counting from Saturday, Jumamosi. Jumatano ijayo, next Wednesday.
Examples
- Tuna mkutano Jumatano saa nne.We have a meeting on Wednesday at ten.
- Jumatano iliyopita mvua ilinyesha sana.Last Wednesday it rained heavily.
- Soko la mifugo hufanyika kila Jumatano.The livestock market is held every Wednesday.
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