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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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