Swahili
makanyagio
mah-kahn-yah-GEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilimakanyagiomah-kahn-yah-GEE-ohsoon
Englishpedalssoon
Frenchpédalessoon
Meaning
The pedals of a bicycle.
Good to know
plural of kanyagio (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).
Examples
- Baiskeli hii ina makanyagio mabovu.This bicycle has broken pedals.
- Je, makanyagio haya yanahitaji mafuta?Do these pedals need oil?
- Makanyagio hayakuzunguka vizuri asubuhi.The pedals did not turn well this morning.
- Fundi atabadilisha makanyagio kesho.The mechanic will replace the pedals tomorrow.
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