simu
SEE-moo
How to say it
SwahilisimuSEE-moosoon
Englishtelephone, phonesoon
Frenchtéléphone
Meaning
A device for talking to someone far away; today mostly a mobile phone, also used for messages and sending money.
Good to know
Plural also simu. Kupiga simu means to make a phone call, simu ya mkononi is a mobile phone, and namba ya simu a phone number.
Examples
- Nitakupigia simu jioni baada ya kazi.I will call you this evening after work.
- Simu yangu imeisha chaji.My phone's battery has run out.
- Alinunua simu mpya ya mkononi.He bought a new mobile phone.
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