Swahili
matukano
ma-too-KAH-noh
How to say it
Swahilimatukanoma-too-KAH-nohsoon
Englishinsultssoon
Frenchinjuressoon
Meaning
Swearing or abusive, insulting language.
Good to know
plural of tukano (ji-/ma- class), from kutukana.
Examples
- Matukano yake yalimkasirisha jirani.His insults angered the neighbor.
- Je, matukano hayo yalitolewa hadharani?Were those insults given in public?
- Hatukubali matukano darasani.We do not accept insults in class.
- Mwalimu atawaonya kuhusu matukano hayo.The teacher will warn them about those insults.
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