Swahili
kitanzi
kee-TAHN-zee
How to say it
Swahilikitanzikee-TAHN-zeesoon
Englishloopsoon
Frenchboucle, nœud coulantsoon
Meaning
a small loop, such as a noose or an eyelet.
Good to know
(small) loop, noose, eyelet
Examples
- Alitengeneza kitanzi kwenye kamba kunasa mnyama.He made a noose in the rope to trap the animal.
- Kitanzi cha kiatu kimekatika.The eyelet of the shoe has torn.
- Fundi alifunga kitanzi kidogo kwenye waya.The technician tied a small loop in the wire.
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