kipengele
kee-peh-NGEH-leh
How to say it
Swahilikipengelekee-peh-NGEH-lehsoon
Meaning
One part of a larger whole, such as a clause of a law or a constitution, a point in a plan, or a category in an awards contest.
Good to know
Plural vipengele. Kipengele cha Katiba is a section of the constitution, and in award news kuwania kipengele is to be nominated in a category.
Examples
- Bunge linataka kubadilisha kipengele cha sheria hiyo.Parliament wants to change a clause of that law.
- Mwimbaji huyo ameteuliwa katika vipengele vitatu.That singer has been nominated in three categories.
- Usalama ni kipengele muhimu cha mpango huu.Security is an important element of this plan.
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