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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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