Mtoto
m-TOH-toh /m.ˈtɔ.tɔ/
"Mtoto" is Sheng for child (also: kid).
Meaning
- noun child, kid. A child. Plural 'watoto'. In Sheng it also gets used about grown adults acting childish.
Examples
- Mtoto analala tayari. The child is already sleeping.
- Usiwe kama mtoto, msee. Don't be like a child, man.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'mtoto' (child).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Mtoto
What does Mtoto mean in Sheng?
"Mtoto" is Sheng for child (also: kid). A child. Plural 'watoto'. In Sheng it also gets used about grown adults acting childish.
How do you use Mtoto in a sentence?
"Mtoto analala tayari." means "The child is already sleeping."
How do you pronounce Mtoto?
Say it m-TOH-toh (/m.ˈtɔ.tɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Mtoto come from?
Swahili 'mtoto' (child).
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