elementi

How to say it

Meaning

A basic chemical substance that cannot be split into simpler ones, such as oxygen or iron; also one part of a larger whole.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural: elementi za kemikali, chemical elements. In general use sehemu or kipengele are more common for a component.

Examples

• Oksijeni ni elementi muhimu kwa maisha.Oxygen is an element vital for life.
• Wanafunzi walijifunza elementi za jedwali la kemia.The students learned the elements of the periodic table.
• Dhahabu ni elementi isiyoshika kutu.Gold is an element that does not rust.