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somo

SOH-moh

How to say it

SwahilisomoSOH-moh
Englishlesson; school subject
Frenchleçon ; matière

Meaning

A unit of teaching, a school subject such as history or mathematics, or something learned from experience.

Good to know

Plural masomo, with ji/ma agreement: somo hili, masomo mengi. Masomo also means studies in general: masomoni, at one's studies.

Examples

  • Somo la kwanza litaanza saa mbili.The first lesson will start at eight.
  • Hisabati ni somo ninalolipenda zaidi.Mathematics is the subject I like best.
  • Ajali ile ilitupa somo kubwa.That accident taught us a big lesson.

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