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idiom [verb]

Vunja nyungo

Maana (Definition)

To attain adolescence and physical maturity

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

reach puberty / come of age

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vunja nyungo

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

"Binti alipovunja nyungo alipewa mafunzo ya kike"

Translation: When the girl reached puberty she was given customary guidance

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Balehe
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