indimi

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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