Swahili
andiko
an-DI-ko
How to say it
Swahiliandikoan-DI-kosoon
Englishdocumentsoon
Frenchdocumentsoon
Meaning
something written: a manuscript, text, inscription, document, label, or title.
Good to know
usually appears as maandiko, e.g. Maandiko Matakatifu (the Holy Scriptures).
Examples
- Aliandika andiko refu kwa gazeti.He wrote a long piece for the newspaper.
- Maandiko hayo yamehifadhiwa kwenye jumba la makumbusho.Those writings are kept in the museum.
- Andiko lake lilikuwa gumu kusoma.His writing was hard to read.
- Tafadhali soma andiko hili kwa makini.Please read this document carefully.
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