chemne
CHEH-mneh
How to say it
SwahilichemneCHEH-mneh
Englishlamp chimney, lamp glass
Frenchverre de lampe
Meaning
The glass tube that fits over the flame of an oil lamp to shield it from the wind and make it burn brightly.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural, from English chimney; also spelled chemni.
Examples
- Chemne ya taa yetu imevunjika.The chimney of our lamp has broken.
- Safisha chemne ili taa iwake vizuri.Clean the lamp glass so the lamp burns brightly.
- Alinunua chemne mpya dukani.He bought a new lamp glass at the shop.
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