Swahili
kaumu
ka-U-mu
How to say it
Swahilikaumuka-U-musoon
Englishcrowdsoon
Frenchfoulesoon
Meaning
a crowd or mass gathering of people.
Good to know
kaumu ya watu means 'a gathering of people'; can also refer to a representative or delegate.
Examples
- Kaumu kubwa ilikusanyika uwanjani kusikiliza hotuba.A large crowd gathered at the grounds to listen to the speech.
- Kaumu ya watu ilisimama nje ya ofisi ya serikali.A crowd of people stood outside the government office.
- Je, kaumu hiyo ilikuwa na hasira?Was that crowd angry?
- Alichaguliwa kuwa kaumu wa kijiji chake bungeni.He was chosen to be his village's delegate in parliament.
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