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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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