Swahili
misemo
mee-SEH-moh
How to say it
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Meaning
Sayings, expressions, or maxims commonly used in speech; more broadly, forms of speech or utterance.
Good to know
plural of msemo (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Misemo ya Kiswahili ina hekima nyingi.Kiswahili sayings carry a lot of wisdom.
- Je, unajua misemo mingine ya babu zetu?Do you know other sayings from our grandparents?
- Misemo hii haikutumika tena kizazi hiki.These sayings are no longer used by this generation.
- Mwalimu atafundisha misemo mipya darasani.The teacher will teach new sayings in class.
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