kiunzi

How to say it

Meaning

a supporting framework of wood or other material, such as scaffolding or the frame of a structure.

Good to know

used for a building's scaffolding as well as any skeletal framework that holds something up, and figuratively for the outline of a plan.

Examples

• Wajenzi walisimamisha kiunzi kabla ya kuanza kazi.The builders put up the scaffolding before starting work.
• Kiunzi cha nyumba kimekamilika, sasa wanaweka kuta.The house's frame is complete, now they are putting up the walls.
• Je, kiunzi hicho ni imara vya kutosha?Is that scaffolding sturdy enough?
• Bila kiunzi thabiti, jengo halitasimama.Without a solid frame, the building will not stand.