Swahili Word of the Day
soko
/SO-ko/ • noun — 29th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: market
Examples
- Nilipita kwenye soko la mazao.
(I passed by the produce market.) - Soko la jioni huwa na watu wengi.
(The evening market is usually crowded.) - Ninanunua matunda kwenye soko.
(I buy fruits at the market.)
Synonyms
- kitengo
- bazaar
The word 'soko' is commonly used to refer to a place where goods are sold, especially fresh produce, clothes, and other items. It can vary in size from small stalls to large marketplaces.
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