kiunganishi
kee-oo-ngah-NEE-shee
How to say it
Swahilikiunganishikee-oo-ngah-NEE-shee
Englishlink, connector; conjunction (grammar)
Frenchlien, connecteur; conjonction
Meaning
Something or someone that joins two parts together, such as a person who links two groups, a connecting part, or in grammar a word like na or lakini.
Good to know
Plural viunganishi. In grammar lessons viunganishi are conjunctions; of a person it means a bridge between people: kiunganishi kati ya wananchi na serikali.
Examples
- Mwalimu huyo alikuwa kiunganishi kati ya wazazi na shule.That teacher was a link between the parents and the school.
- Neno lakini ni kiunganishi katika sentensi hii.The word lakini is a conjunction in this sentence.
- Fundi alibadilisha kiunganishi cha bomba lililovuja.The plumber replaced the connector of the leaking pipe.
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