Swahili
maegemeo
mah-eh-geh-MEH-oh
How to say it
Swahilimaegemeomah-eh-geh-MEH-ohsoon
Englishpropssoon
Frenchsoutienssoon
Meaning
Props, supports, or railings that something leans or rests on.
Good to know
plural of egemeo (li-/ma- class); also used figuratively for help or support.
Examples
- Maegemeo ya mlango yamechakaa.The door's props have worn out.
- Alitengeneza maegemeo mapya kwa ajili ya daraja.He built new props for the bridge.
- Je, maegemeo haya yatashikilia uzito huo?Will these props hold that weight?
- Familia yake ilikuwa maegemeo yake makubwa maishani.His family was his great support in life.
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