Swahili
mzalianyuma
mza-li-a-NYU-ma
How to say it
Swahilimzalianyumamza-li-a-NYU-masoon
Englishyounger childsoon
Frenchenfant cadetsoon
Meaning
a child born after the others, a younger or later-born child.
Good to know
see mzaanyuma
Examples
- Mzalianyuma wao alikuwa akidekezwa zaidi.Their later-born child was more pampered.
- Je, mzalianyuma ndiye anayerithi shamba?Is the last-born the one who inherits the farm?
- Mzalianyuma alikua mbali na kaka zake.The younger child grew up far from his brothers.
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