Swahili
chengeu
chen-GE-u
How to say it
Swahilichengeuchen-GE-usoon
Englishlampshadesoon
Frenchabat-joursoon
Meaning
a cover placed over a lamp to soften or direct its light, a lampshade.
Good to know
lampshade
Examples
- Alinunua chengeu mpya kwa taa ya sebuleni.He bought a new lampshade for the living-room lamp.
- Chengeu kile kina rangi ya kijani.That lampshade is green in color.
- Vumbi limekusanyika juu ya chengeu.Dust has gathered on top of the lampshade.
- Chengeu husaidia kupunguza mwanga mkali.A lampshade helps soften harsh light.
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