nukato

How to say it

Meaning

a pleasant-smelling substance, scent or perfume.

Good to know

usually used in the plural form 'manukato' to mean perfume.

Examples

• Alijipaka manukato kabla ya harusi.She put on perfume before the wedding.
• Harufu ya nukato ilijaa chumbani.The smell of perfume filled the room.
• Alinunua chupa ya manukato ya gharama.He bought an expensive bottle of perfume.
• Manukato haya yana harufu ya maua.This perfume smells of flowers.

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