Swahili
mapimo
mah-PEE-moh
How to say it
Swahilimapimomah-PEE-mohsoon
Englishmeasurementssoon
Frenchmesuressoon
Meaning
Measurements, or instruments used for measuring or gauging things such as temperature, volume, or length.
Good to know
plural of pimo (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.
Examples
- Fundi alichukua mapimo ya chumba.The technician took measurements of the room.
- Je, mapimo haya ni sahihi?Are these measurements accurate?
- Mapimo hayakulingana na muundo halisi.The measurements did not match the actual design.
- Wataalamu watachukua mapimo mengine kesho.Experts will take more measurements tomorrow.
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