indimi

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.

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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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