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Swahili

husuni

hoo-SOO-nee

How to say it

Swahilihusunihoo-SOO-neesoon
Englishfortsoon
Frenchforteressesoon

Meaning

a fort, fortress, or castle.

Good to know

fort, fortress, castle

Examples

  • Askari walilinda husuni usiku kucha.Soldiers guarded the fort all night.
  • Husuni ya kale ilijengwa karne kadhaa zilizopita.The old fortress was built several centuries ago.
  • Watalii walipanda hadi kileleni mwa husuni.Tourists climbed to the top of the fortress.

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