indimi

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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