Swahili
masumbuko
ma-soom-BOO-koh
How to say it
Swahilimasumbukoma-soom-BOO-kohsoon
Englishtroublessoon
Frenchennuissoon
Meaning
Troubles, bothers, or afflictions that burden a person.
Good to know
plural of sumbuko (ji-/ma- class); variant of sumbuo.
Examples
- Masumbuko ya maisha hayaishi.Life's troubles never end.
- Ni masumbuko gani yanayokusumbua?What troubles are bothering you?
- Hizi si masumbuko madogo.These are not small troubles.
- Masumbuko hayo yatapungua polepole.Those troubles will lessen gradually.
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