Swahili
kamio
ka-MI-o
How to say it
Swahilikamioka-MI-osoon
Englishthreatsoon
Frenchmenacesoon
Meaning
a threat or stern demand, often accompanied by reproach.
Good to know
usually appears in the plural form makamio.
Examples
- Alipokea kamio kali kutoka kwa mkubwa wake.He received a harsh reprimand from his boss.
- Makamio yao hayakumtisha hata kidogo.Their threats didn't frighten him at all.
- Je, kamio hilo lilikuwa la haki?Was that reprimand fair?
- Mzazi alitoa kamio kwa mtoto aliyechelewa.The parent issued a stern warning to the child who was late.
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