Swahili
mianya
mee-AH-nyah
How to say it
Swahilimianyamee-AH-nyahsoon
Englishgaps, splitssoon
Frenchfentes, ouverturessoon
Meaning
Splits, cracks, gaps, or notches; openings or apertures in something.
Good to know
plural of mwanya (m-/mw- class).
Examples
- Ukuta huu una mianya mingi.This wall has many gaps.
- Je, mianya hii itazibwa lini?When will these gaps be sealed?
- Mianya ile si mikubwa.Those gaps are not big.
- Tutaziba mianya kabla mvua haijanyesha.We will seal the gaps before it rains.
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