maalumu
mah-ah-LOO-moo
How to say it
Swahilimaalumumah-ah-LOO-moosoon
Englishspecial, specificsoon
Frenchspécial, particuliersoon
Meaning
Set apart for one purpose, person or group, or different from the ordinary.
Good to know
It stays the same with every noun: kamati maalumu, a special committee; viti maalumu, special seats in parliament. Maalum is the other common spelling.
Examples
- Tumeandaa chakula maalumu kwa ajili ya wageni.We have prepared special food for the guests.
- Mtoto huyu anahitaji uangalizi maalumu.This child needs special care.
- Siku hii ni maalumu kwa akina mama.This day is special for mothers.
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