ukumbusho

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Meaning

Something that makes people remember a person or an event, such as a day, a monument or a message.

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A noun of the u class; the plural kumbusho is rare. Ni ukumbusho wa means it is a reminder of, and mnara wa ukumbusho is a memorial monument. The verb is kukumbusha, to remind.

Examples

• Pasaka ni ukumbusho wa kufufuka kwa Yesu.Easter is a commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus.
• Mnara huu ni ukumbusho wa mashujaa wetu.This monument is a memorial to our heroes.
• Nilipokea ujumbe wa ukumbusho kuhusu mkutano.I received a reminder message about the meeting.

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