Swahili
shuhuli
shu-HU-li
How to say it
Swahilishuhulishu-HU-lisoon
Englishback of a housesoon
Frencharrière de la maisonsoon
Meaning
the rear part of a house, often used for storage or household work.
Good to know
Shuhuli can be a busy area of a home.
Examples
- Shuhuli ilijaa vitu vingi.The back part was full of many items.
- Watoto walicheza shuhuli ya nyumba.The children played in the back of the house.
- Jikoni liko shuhulini mwa nyumba.The kitchen is at the back of the house.
- Je, unaweka vitu shuhulini?Do you keep things at the back of the house?
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