Swahili
kifaa
ki-FA-a
How to say it
Swahilikifaaki-FA-asoon
Englishimplementsoon
Frenchinstrumentsoon
Meaning
a tool, implement, or piece of equipment used for a particular purpose.
Good to know
usually used in the plural, vifaa, for equipment or materials, as in vifaa vya nyumbani, household implements.
Examples
- Alinunua vifaa vya ujenzi dukani.He bought building materials at the shop.
- Kifaa hiki kinatumika kwa nini?What is this implement used for?
- Hatukupata vifaa vya kutosha kwa mradi.We did not get enough equipment for the project.
- Mafundi walileta vifaa vyao asubuhi.The technicians brought their equipment in the morning.
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