jumatatu
joo-mah-TAH-too
How to say it
Swahilijumatatujoo-mah-TAH-too
EnglishMonday
Frenchlundi
Meaning
The day of the week after Sunday, when the working week usually begins.
Good to know
Written with a capital: Jumatatu. The name means day three, counting from Saturday, Jumamosi. Jumatatu ijayo, next Monday.
Examples
- Shule zitafunguliwa Jumatatu ijayo.Schools will reopen next Monday.
- Kila Jumatatu tuna mkutano wa wafanyakazi.Every Monday we have a staff meeting.
- Nitaanza kazi mpya Jumatatu.I will start a new job on Monday.
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