Swahili
kiango
ki-A-ngo
How to say it
Swahilikiangoki-A-ngosoon
Englishlampstandsoon
Frenchchandeliersoon
Meaning
a stand or holder for a lamp.
Good to know
arch, lampstand, lamp holder
Examples
- Kandili iliwekwa juu ya kiango cha mbao.The lantern was placed on a wooden lampstand.
- Fundi alichonga kiango kizuri cha chuma.The craftsman carved a fine metal lamp holder.
- Je, kiango hiki kinaweza kubeba kandili mbili?Can this lampstand hold two lanterns?
- Kiango kilianguka na taa ikavunjika.The lampstand fell and the lamp broke.
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