Swahili

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Etymology 1

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Borrowed from Arabic [Term?].

Noun

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ukuba (n class, plural ukuba)

  1. bad luck
    Synonym: nuksi
  2. misfortune
    Synonym: balaa

Etymology 2

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Borrowed from Arabic [Term?].

Noun

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ukuba (n class, plural ukuba)

  1. bad smell, odour