Swahili
mdumu
m-DU-mu
How to say it
Swahilimdumum-DU-musoon
Englishpotsoon
Frenchpotsoon
Meaning
a metal pot, jug, or can used for storing liquids.
Good to know
pot, jug (usually metal); tin can/box. (= dumu.)
Examples
- Alichota maji kwa mdumu.He fetched water with the jug.
- Je, mdumu huu una mafuta?Does this can have oil in it?
- Hatukuwa na mdumu safi.We didn't have a clean can.
- Mama atanunua mdumu mpya wa maji.Mother will buy a new water jug.
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