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CHEE-nee
How to say it
SwahilichiniCHEE-neesoon
Englishdown, below, under; on the groundsoon
Frenchen bas, sous; par terresoon
Meaning
Refers to a lower place or position; with ya it means under or below, and also under someone's leadership.
Good to know
Chini ya meza is under the table, and chini ya kocha under the coach. Alone it means down or on the ground: kaa chini, sit down.
Examples
- Paka amelala chini ya meza.The cat is lying under the table.
- Tafadhali kaa chini hapa.Please sit down here.
- Bei ya mahindi imeshuka chini sana.The price of maize has gone down a lot.
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