Swahili
mlinganyo
m-lee-NGAH-nyoh
How to say it
Swahilimlinganyom-lee-NGAH-nyohsoon
Englishequationsoon
Frenchéquationsoon
Meaning
in mathematics, an equation; more broadly, resemblance or symmetry between things.
Good to know
the specialized mathematical sense (equation) is the one most learners meet in school.
Examples
- Mwalimu aliandika mlinganyo ubaoni.The teacher wrote an equation on the board.
- Tulitatua mlinganyo huo darasani.We solved that equation in class.
- Mlinganyo huu una majibu mawili.This equation has two solutions.
- Je, unajua jinsi ya kutatua mlinganyo huu?Do you know how to solve this equation?
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