Swahili
jenzi
JEHN-zee
How to say it
SwahilijenziJEHN-zeesoon
Englishbuilding stylesoon
Frencharchitecturesoon
Meaning
a particular style or method of building or construction.
Good to know
usually appears as majenzi; closely related to the noun ujenzi (the general act of building).
Examples
- Jenzi la nyumba hii ni la kisasa.This house's style of construction is modern.
- Walichagua jenzi la kienyeji kwa nyumba yao.They chose a traditional building style for their house.
- Je, jenzi hili linafaa kwa eneo lenye matetemeko?Is this construction style suitable for an earthquake-prone area?
- Wataalamu walishauriana kuhusu jenzi bora zaidi.The experts consulted on the best building method.
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