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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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