Swahili Word of the Day
nyumba
/NYOOM-ba/ • noun — 6th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: house
Examples
- Ninaishi katika nyumba kubwa.
(I live in a big house.) - Nyumba yangu ina vyumba vitatu.
(My house has three rooms.) - Tunahitaji kujenga nyumba mpya.
(We need to build a new house.)
Synonyms
- jengo
- makazi
The word 'nyumba' is commonly used to refer to any type of house or residence, whether it be a family home, apartment, or any dwelling place.
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