Swahili
anguko
an-GU-ko
How to say it
Swahiliangukoan-GU-kosoon
Englishdownfallsoon
Frenchchutesoon
Meaning
a fall, collapse, or downfall; ruins of a building; figuratively, decline or ruin.
Good to know
maanguko ya maji means waterfall.
Examples
- Maanguko ya maji yalikuwa mazuri kutazama.The waterfalls were beautiful to look at.
- Anguko la ufalme lilikuja ghafla.The kingdom's downfall came suddenly.
- Alishuhudia anguko la jengo hilo la kale.He witnessed the collapse of that ancient building.
- Anguko la uchumi liliathiri wote.The economic collapse affected everyone.
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