shughuli
shoo-GHOO-lee
How to say it
Swahilishughulishoo-GHOO-lee
Englishactivity, work; business, affairs
Frenchactivité, occupation; affaires
Meaning
Something that people do or are busy with, such as work, household chores or the business of an institution.
Good to know
Same form in the plural (n class): shughuli za kila siku, daily activities; shughuli za nyumbani, household chores; shughuli za serikali, government business.
Examples
- Mama ana shughuli nyingi leo.Mother is very busy today.
- Shughuli za kilimo zimeanza kijijini.Farming work has started in the village.
- Maduka yalifungwa na shughuli zote zilisimama.The shops closed and all business stopped.
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