Swahili Word of the Day
shule
/SHU-le/ • noun — 27th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: school; a place where formal education is given
Examples
- Ninaenda shule kila siku.
(I go to school every day.) - Watoto wanafurahia shuleni kila mchana.
(The children enjoy themselves at school every afternoon.) - Mwalimu alifundisha hesabu katika shule mpya.
(The teacher taught math at the new school.)
Synonyms
- chuo
- taasisi ya elimu
Use 'shule' to refer to primary, secondary, and sometimes informal learning centers. For higher education institutions 'chuo' is more common. You can add qualifiers (e.g., 'shule ya msingi' for primary school) to specify the level.
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