Swahili
kimwezi
kim-WE-zi
How to say it
Swahilikimwezikim-WE-zisoon
Englishartificial satellitesoon
Frenchsatellite artificielsoon
Meaning
an artificial satellite, literally 'little moon'.
Good to know
diminutive of mwezi (moon); the everyday word for a satellite such as a sputnik.
Examples
- Nchi hiyo ilirusha kimwezi angani.That country launched a satellite into space.
- Je, kimwezi hiki kinatumika kwa mawasiliano?Is this satellite used for communications?
- Wanasayansi wanafuatilia mzunguko wa kimwezi.Scientists are tracking the satellite's orbit.
- Hawakufaulu kurusha kimwezi mara ya kwanza.They didn't succeed in launching the satellite the first time.
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