tume

How to say it

Meaning

a messenger or envoy; someone sent on a mission or errand.

Good to know

an older, classical sense; the modern common meaning of tume is 'commission,' as in an official body.

Examples

• Alitumwa kama tume ya mfalme.He was sent as the king's envoy.
• Tume alikwenda kubeba habari muhimu.The messenger went to carry important news.
• Mfalme alimtuma tume wake kijijini.The king sent his envoy to the village.