Swahili
matanki
ma-TAHN-kee
How to say it
Swahilimatankima-TAHN-keesoon
Englishtankssoon
Frenchciternessoon
Meaning
Large containers used to hold liquid such as water or fuel.
Good to know
plural of tanki (N-class); variant of tangi/matangi.
Examples
- Matanki ya maji yamejaa.The water tanks are full.
- Je, matanki haya yanavuja?Are these tanks leaking?
- Hakuna maji kwenye matanki hayo.There is no water in those tanks.
- Watajenga matanki mapya mwaka huu.They will build new tanks this year.
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