Swahili
bini
BEE-nee
How to say it
SwahilibiniBEE-neesoon
Englishforgesoon
Frenchforgesoon
Meaning
a blacksmith's forge or hammer used for shaping metal.
Good to know
A bini is essential for someone who works with metal to create tools or art.
Examples
- Mchongaji alitumia bini kuunda chuma.The blacksmith used a hammer to shape the metal.
- Bini inahitajika katika kazi ya kutengeneza zana.A forge is needed in tool-making work.
- Mhunzi alifanya kazi kwenye bini yake.The blacksmith worked at his forge.
- Je, bini hii ni ya chuma gani?What kind of metal is this forge for?
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