Swahili Word of the Day
nyumba
/NYUM-ba/ • noun — 21st of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: house
Examples
- Nyumba yangu iko karibu na shule.
(My house is near the school.) - Tuna nyumba kubwa na ya zamani.
(We have a big and old house.) - Nyumba hii ina vyumba vitatu.
(This house has three rooms.)
Synonyms
- jengo
- makazi
The word 'nyumba' is commonly used to refer to one's home or residence and can also imply a sense of belonging and comfort.
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