Swahili
makomeo
mah-koh-MEH-oh
How to say it
Swahilimakomeomah-koh-MEH-ohsoon
Englishboltssoon
Frenchverroussoon
Meaning
Bars, bolts, or latches used to secure a door or window.
Good to know
plural of komeo (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).
Examples
- Mlinzi alikagua makomeo ya milango yote.The guard checked the bolts on all the doors.
- Je, makomeo haya ni imara vya kutosha?Are these bolts strong enough?
- Makomeo hayakufungwa vizuri usiku wa jana.The bolts were not properly locked last night.
- Fundi ataweka makomeo mapya wiki hii.The technician will install new bolts this week.
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