ukomo
oo-KOH-moh
How to say it
Swahiliukomooo-KOH-mohsoon
Englishlimit, end; term limitsoon
Frenchlimite, fin; limitation de mandatssoon
Meaning
The point beyond which something may not go, such as a speed limit, the end of a period, or the limit on terms of office.
Good to know
U class noun. Ukomo wa madaraka, term limit; ukomo wa mwendo, speed limit; hauna ukomo, it has no end. Kikomo is a close word.
Examples
- Katiba inaweka ukomo wa mihula miwili kwa rais.The constitution sets a limit of two terms for the president.
- Barabarani kuna alama za ukomo wa mwendo.On the road there are speed limit signs.
- Upendo wa mama hauna ukomo.A mother’s love has no limit.
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