Swahili
machamko
mah-CHAHM-koh
How to say it
Swahilimachamkomah-CHAHM-kohsoon
Englishupsurgessoon
Frenchregainssoon
Meaning
Sudden upsurges, boosts, or revivals in activity, energy, or performance.
Good to know
Plural of chamko (ji-/ma class, class 5/6).
Examples
- Machamko ya uchumi yalionekana baada ya uwekezaji mpya.Economic upsurges appeared after the new investment.
- Je, machamko haya yataendelea mwaka ujao?Will these upsurges continue next year?
- Machamko hayo hayakudumu kwa muda mrefu.Those upsurges did not last long.
- Wachambuzi wanatarajia machamko mapya katika sekta ya utalii.Analysts expect new upsurges in the tourism sector.
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