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chombo cha angani

CHOH-mboh CHAH ah-NGAH-nee

How to say it

Swahilichombo cha anganiCHOH-mboh CHAH ah-NGAH-neesoon
Englishspacecraftsoon
Frenchsatellites, engins spatiauxsoon

Meaning

A vehicle built to travel into space, with or without people on board.

Good to know

Chombo, a vessel or tool, is a ki/vi noun: plural vyombo vya angani. Angani means in the sky or in space.

Examples

  • Chombo cha angani kilirushwa kuelekea mwezini.The spacecraft was launched toward the moon.
  • Wanasayansi walipokea picha kutoka chombo cha angani.Scientists received pictures from the spacecraft.
  • Marekani ilituma chombo cha angani kuchunguza sayari ya Mirihi.America sent a spacecraft to explore the planet Mars.

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