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kikomo

kee-KOH-moh

How to say it

Swahilikikomokee-KOH-moh
Englishlimit; end
Frenchlimite; fin

Meaning

The point beyond which something cannot go, or the point where it ends; bila kikomo means without limit, and kufikia kikomo means to come to an end.

Good to know

Ki/vi class noun, plural vikomo. Kikomo cha muda is a time limit and kuweka kikomo to set a limit. The existing komo page is a shorter form of it.

Examples

  • Uvumilivu wangu umefikia kikomo.My patience has come to an end.
  • Serikali imeweka kikomo cha bei ya mafuta.The government has set a limit on the price of fuel.
  • Mapenzi ya mama hayana kikomo.A mother’s love has no limit.

Forms

komo

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