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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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