Swahili
mjukuu
mju-KU-u
How to say it
Swahilimjukuumju-KU-usoon
Englishgrandchildsoon
Frenchpetit-enfantsoon
Meaning
a grandchild; more broadly, a descendant.
Good to know
wajukuu (plural) means 'grandchildren'.
Examples
- Mjukuu wangu wa kwanza alizaliwa mwezi uliopita.My first grandchild was born last month.
- Je, una wajukuu wangapi?How many grandchildren do you have?
- Babu alicheza na mjukuu wake bustanini.Grandfather played with his grandchild in the garden.
- Mjukuu hatakuwa peke yake likizo hii.The grandchild won't be alone this holiday.
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