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swahili [adjective]

Gumu

Maana (Definition)

Solid and firm to touch, or difficult and demanding in execution.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

hard / tough / solid / arduous

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gumu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kazi hiyo ilikuwa gumu lakini waliimaliza kwa ushirikiano."

Translation: That job was tough, but they finished it through teamwork.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Sura ngumuImaraThabiti
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