Swahili
kiweko
kee-WEH-koh
How to say it
Swahilikiwekokee-WEH-kohsoon
Englishbasesoon
Frenchbasesoon
Meaning
a base, support, or prop that holds something up, or figuratively a foundation for an idea.
Good to know
base, support, prop, under- pinning; fig. basis, foundation
Examples
- Meza hii ina kiweko dhaifu.This table has a weak support.
- Waliweka kiweko imara chini ya nguzo.They placed a sturdy base under the pillar.
- Elimu ni kiweko cha maendeleo.Education is the foundation of development.
- Je, kiweko hiki kinaweza kubeba uzito huu?Can this support bear this weight?
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