Swahili · Adjectives
-dogo
Small
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little size; agrees with noun class — mdogo, kidogo.
Example
Tulinunua nyumba ndogo.
We bought a small house.
Etymology
'Dogo' means 'small' and comes from the Bantu root system. It is frequently used to highlight size or age, often in relation to children and animals.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dogo' is prevalent in everyday speech, used informally among friends and family, and can also appear in children's literature and descriptions.