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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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