pungukwa
PPronunciation
/punguˈkwa/
English Translation
To lack something; to have a shortage
Example Usage
Swahili:
"Tumepungukwa na chakula kijijini."
English:
"We have a shortage of food in the village."
Added
October 08, 2025Last Updated
October 08, 2025Word ID
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