dari
DAH-ree
How to say it
SwahilidariDAH-reesoon
Englishceiling; loft, upper floorsoon
Frenchplafond ; grenier, étagesoon
Meaning
The inside surface over the top of a room, or the space or floor above it under the roof.
Good to know
Used both as n class (dari hii) and as ji class (dari la chumba); darini is on the ceiling or upstairs. Plural dari or madari.
Examples
- Dari la sebule limeanza kuvuja.The living room ceiling has started to leak.
- Kuna panya wanaotembea darini usiku.There are rats running around in the ceiling at night.
- Fundi atapaka rangi dari kesho.The workman will paint the ceiling tomorrow.
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