mikandamizo

How to say it

Meaning

Presses, mechanical or hydraulic devices that apply pressure; also, figuratively, forms of oppression.

Good to know

plural of mkandamizo (m-/mi- class); also used figuratively for oppression.

Examples

• Mikandamizo ya mafuta inatumika kiwandani.Oil presses are used at the factory.
• Je, mikandamizo hii inafanya kazi kwa umeme?Do these presses run on electricity?
• Wafanyakazi hawakubali mikandamizo ya viongozi wao.The workers do not accept the oppression from their leaders.
• Serikali itaondoa mikandamizo dhidi ya wafanyabiashara wadogo.The government will remove the pressures on small traders.