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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