Swahili
mashini
ma-SHI-ni
How to say it
Swahilimashinima-SHI-nisoon
Englishmachinesoon
Frenchmachinesoon
Meaning
a machine; a mechanical device that performs work.
Good to know
variant spelling of the more common "mashine".
Examples
- Kiwandani kuna mashini kubwa za kushona nguo.In the factory there are big machines for sewing clothes.
- Mashini hii imeharibika tena.This machine has broken down again.
- Alinunua mashini mpya ya kufulia.He bought a new washing machine.
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