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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