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kutengeneza

koo-teh-ngeh-NEH-zah

How to say it

Swahilikutengenezakoo-teh-ngeh-NEH-zahsoon
Englishto make, to produce; to repairsoon
Frenchfabriquer, produire; réparersoon

Meaning

To make or produce something, to put something right that is broken, or to arrange something such as hair.

Good to know

It takes what is made or repaired as object: kutengeneza viatu, to make shoes; kutengeneza gari, to repair a car. Kiwanda cha kutengeneza is a factory making something.

Examples

  • Fundi anatengeneza viti vya mbao.The craftsman makes wooden chairs.
  • Gari langu limetengenezwa jana.My car was repaired yesterday.
  • Kiwanda hiki kinatengeneza sabuni.This factory produces soap.

Forms

kujitengenezea, kutengenezwa, kutengeza, tengeneza

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