Swahili
tukano
tu-KA-no
How to say it
Swahilitukanotu-KA-nosoon
Englishswearing, insultsoon
Frenchjurons, insultessoon
Meaning
swearing or abusive, insulting language.
Good to know
usually used in the plural matukano.
Examples
- Alimtukana kwa matukano makali.He insulted him with harsh abuse.
- Tukano halikubaliki mbele ya watoto.Abusive language is not acceptable in front of children.
- Je, ulisikia tukano lolote pale sokoni?Did you hear any abusive language there at the market?
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