finyu

How to say it

Meaning

Has little width or room, like a narrow road or passage, and by extension is small in amount or scope, like time, money or understanding.

Good to know

Usually does not change with the noun class: barabara finyu, muda finyu, uelewa finyu (narrow understanding). Kufinya is to squeeze; the opposite is pana, wide.

Examples

• Barabara ya kijijini ni finyu sana.The village road is very narrow.
• Muda wa kujiandaa ni finyu.The time to prepare is limited.
• Bajeti ya shule mwaka huu ni finyu.The school budget this year is tight.