Swahili
pukuso
poo-KOO-soh
How to say it
Swahilipukusopoo-KOO-sohsoon
Englishgiftsoon
Frenchcadeausoon
Meaning
a gift or present given on festive occasions.
Good to know
gift, present (on festive occa- sions)
Examples
- Watoto walipokea pukuso wakati wa sikukuu.The children received gifts during the festival.
- Je, umenunua pukuso kwa ajili ya arusi?Have you bought a gift for the wedding?
- Hakuleta pukuso yoyote kwenye sherehe.He did not bring any gift to the celebration.
- Kila mgeni alipewa pukuso ndogo mlangoni.Every guest was given a small gift at the door.
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