indimi

Swahili

jengo

JEHN-goh

How to say it

SwahilijengoJEHN-gohsoon
Englishbuildingsoon
Frenchbâtimentsoon

Meaning

a building or structure that has been constructed.

Good to know

(usually majengo); building, construction, toa (andika) -. draw a plan for a building; building material; scaffolding, enclosure, shed

Examples

  • Jengo jipya limejengwa katikati ya mji.A new building has been built in the town center.
  • Jengo hilo lina ghorofa kumi.That building has ten floors.
  • Je, jengo hili litakamilika lini?When will this building be finished?
  • Tetemeko liliharibu majengo mengi.The earthquake damaged many buildings.

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