indimi

Swahili

andiko

an-DI-ko

How to say it

Swahiliandikoan-DI-kosoon
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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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