Swahili
kishiko
kee-SHEE-koh
How to say it
Swahilikishikokee-SHEE-kohsoon
Englishelectrical contactsoon
Frenchcontact électriquesoon
Meaning
an electrical contact point, where two conductors touch to complete a circuit.
Good to know
Technical/electrical term.
Examples
- Fundi umeme alibadilisha kishiko kilichochakaa.The electrician replaced the worn-out contact.
- Taa haiwaki kwa sababu kishiko kimeharibika.The light won't turn on because the contact is broken.
- Kishiko hiki huunganisha waya mbili.This contact connects the two wires.
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