Swahili
makanzi
mah-KAHN-zee
How to say it
Swahilimakanzimah-KAHN-zeesoon
Englishtreasuressoon
Frenchtrésorssoon
Meaning
Hidden treasures or valuable hoards.
Good to know
plural of kanzi (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).
Examples
- Wazee wa kale walisimulia habari za makanzi yaliyofichwa.The old elders told stories of hidden treasures.
- Je, makanzi haya bado yapo pangoni?Are these treasures still in the cave?
- Makanzi hayakupatikana licha ya utafutaji mrefu.The treasures were not found despite a long search.
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