indimi

Swahili

daraja

da-RA-ja

How to say it

Swahilidarajada-RA-jasoon
Englishbridgesoon
Frenchpontsoon

Meaning

a bridge, or figuratively a rank or level of status; also a terrace or flight of steps.

Good to know

daraja ya reli is a railroad bridge; amepewa daraja ya juu means he has been promoted to a higher rank.

Examples

  • Tulivuka mto kwa kupitia daraja.We crossed the river by going over the bridge.
  • Amepandishwa daraja kazini.He has been promoted at work.
  • Je, daraja hili ni salama kupita?Is this bridge safe to cross?
  • Wakulima walijenga madaraja mashambani ili kuzuia mmomonyoko.The farmers built terraces on the farms to prevent erosion.

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