chombo
CHOH-mboh
How to say it
SwahilichomboCHOH-mbohsoon
Englishvessel, boat; tool, utensil; body, organsoon
Meaning
A container, a boat or vehicle, a tool or instrument, or a body such as a court or a media outlet.
Good to know
Plural vyombo (ki and vi class). Vyombo vya jikoni are kitchen utensils, vyombo vya habari the media, and chombo cha usafiri a means of transport.
Examples
- Tafadhali osha vyombo baada ya chakula.Please wash the dishes after the meal.
- Chombo chao kilizama baharini.Their boat sank at sea.
- Bunge ni chombo muhimu cha nchi.Parliament is an important body of the country.
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