Swahili
mtukutu
m-tu-KU-tu
How to say it
Swahilimtukutum-tu-KU-tusoon
Englishmischievous childsoon
Frenchenfant espièglesoon
Meaning
a mischievous, restless, or hyperactive child.
Good to know
active/mischievous child; restless/nervous/troublesome person
Examples
- Mtoto wangu ni mtukutu sana nyumbani.My child is very mischievous at home.
- Mtukutu yule hawezi kukaa tuli darasani.That restless child can't sit still in class.
- Je, alikuwa mtukutu tangu mdogo?Was he mischievous since he was little?
- Hakuwa mtukutu, alikuwa mtulivu sana.He wasn't restless, he was very calm.
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