mnyororo

How to say it

Meaning

A row of metal rings joined together, used to tie, lock or pull things; figuratively a series of linked steps, as in a supply chain or a value chain, or a chain of shops.

Good to know

M/mi class noun, plural minyororo. Mnyororo wa thamani is a value chain and mnyororo wa ugavi a supply chain; kufungwa minyororo is to be put in chains.

Examples

• Mbwa amefungwa kwa mnyororo mlangoni.The dog is tied with a chain at the door.
• Wakulima wanahitaji kujua mnyororo wa thamani wa kahawa.Farmers need to know the coffee value chain.
• Wafungwa walitembea wakiwa wamefungwa minyororo.The prisoners walked in chains.

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