Swahili
sumbuko
sum-BU-ko
How to say it
Swahilisumbukosum-BU-kosoon
Englishtroublesoon
Frenchennui, anxiétésoon
Meaning
trouble, bother, or affliction; a variant of sumbuo.
Good to know
see sumbuo
Examples
- Alipata sumbuko kubwa katika safari yake.He faced great trouble on his journey.
- Ugonjwa huu umekuwa sumbuko kwa familia yote.This illness has become an affliction for the whole family.
- Usimletee sumbuko mzee huyu.Do not bring trouble to this old man.
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