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Swahili

mshuko

m-SHOO-ko

How to say it

Swahilimshukom-SHOO-kosoon
Englishdescentsoon
Frenchdescentesoon

Meaning

a descent, decline, or lowering, as of the sun setting.

Good to know

mshuko wa jua specifically means sunset.

Examples

  • Mshuko wa jua ulikuwa mzuri sana jioni ile.The sunset was very beautiful that evening.
  • Uchumi ulipitia mshuko mkubwa.The economy went through a major decline.
  • Je, mshuko wa bei utaendelea?Will the price decline continue?
  • Mshuko wa maji ulionekana ufukweni.The falling water level was visible on the shore.

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