kifungashio
kee-foo-ngah-SHEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilikifungashiokee-foo-ngah-SHEE-ohsoon
Englishpackaging, wrapping; packagesoon
Frenchemballage; paquetsoon
Meaning
The bag, box, wrapper or other material used to pack and protect goods for storing, carrying or selling.
Good to know
Plural vifungashio. Built on kufungasha, to pack. Common in trade and environment news: vifungashio vya plastiki, plastic packaging.
Examples
- Kifungashio kizuri husaidia bidhaa kuuzwa haraka.Good packaging helps goods sell quickly.
- Serikali imepiga marufuku vifungashio vya plastiki nyembamba.The government has banned thin plastic packaging.
- Korosho huwekwa kwenye vifungashio kabla ya kusafirishwa.Cashews are put into packaging before being shipped.
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