mashina

How to say it

Meaning

The trunks or bases of trees or plants; figuratively, the roots or origins of something, such as a problem.

Good to know

plural of shina (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.

Examples

• Mashina ya miti yalikatwa kwa msumeno.The tree trunks were cut with a saw.
• Je, mashina hayo ni ya mikorosho?Are those trunks cashew trees?
• Mashina hayakuoza licha ya mvua nyingi.The trunks did not rot despite the heavy rain.
• Wakulima watapanda mashina mengine msimu ujao.Farmers will plant more stems next season.