Swahili
kanda
KAHN-dah
How to say it
SwahilikandaKAHN-dahsoon
Englishbelts, zonessoon
Frenchceintures, zonessoon
Meaning
Belts or straps worn around the waist; also regions or zones, such as climatic or administrative areas.
Good to know
Plural of ukanda (u-/N class, class 11/10); covers both physical straps and geographic zones.
Examples
- Kanda za ngozi zinauzwa sokoni.Leather belts are sold at the market.
- Je, kanda za hali ya hewa nchini Tanzania ni ngapi?How many climate zones are there in Tanzania?
- Kanda hizi si za bei nafuu.These belts are not cheap.
- Serikali itagawa nchi katika kanda tano za kiutawala.The government will divide the country into five administrative zones.
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